Care Assistant - Reablement

Cera Care Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Clacton to support individuals recovering at home. Responsibilities include personal care, medication management, and providing companionship. Full training is provided, and candidates must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. The role offers flexible shifts, a supportive team, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, mobile phone, and uniform

Paid mileage between visits

Access to WeCare benefits platform

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a people person passionate about making a difference.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• No previous care experience needed — full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Manage medication and prepare meals.
• Support with domestic tasks and companionship.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

People skills

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Clacton and surrounding areas. You'll be supporting our mission to transform social care and help more people live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes. In this role, you'll support individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and need extra help while they recover. This vital service enables people to leave hospital sooner and helps reduce pressure on the NHS. You'll be travelling across the region — including Clacton, Tendering, Harwich, Manningtree, Frinton, Walton-on-the-Naze, and nearby areas — to provide post-hospital care to those recovering from illness or injury.

Are you kind, a people person, and passionate about making a difference? Then this could be the perfect role for you. As a Carer, you'll genuinely make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Personal care (continence support, washing, dressing)
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Helping with domestic tasks
• Providing companionship and reassurance to service users

Role details

• Block shift pay, with Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability
• Part-time and full-time roles available (some weekend work required)
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
• No previous care experience needed — full training provided

Requirements

Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check and requires the right to work in the UK.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support: EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and glasses contribution
• £500 referral bonus through Care Friends

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you've worked in care before, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others — your compassion and values are what matter most. We'll provide all the training you need.