Care Assistant - Rochdale

Cera Care; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cera Mobility Scheme

BHN rewards platform

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend £400

Career pathways

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental leave

Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Employee recognition

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients with personal care, meals, and daily tasks. Your compassion, patience and understanding will shine as you build trust and comfort.

The role emphasizes companionship and emotional support; training is provided to develop core skills and confidence. You’ll contribute to improving quality of life for those you assist, within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Kindness, empathy and ability to support others.
• Willingness to learn and develop core caregiving skills.
• Ability to follow training and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Help with medications, meal preparation and domestic tasks as needed.
• Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support to clients.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Care at Cera is a career, not just a job. We want our carers to see their profession as one with meaning, where they feel rewarded, can develop their skills and progress whilst truly making a difference. Our Cera Academy provides you with access to learning and development that shapes and builds core skills and behaviours, for now and for the future.

As a professional carer, your focus should be on what you do best - caring. That’s why our Cera Technology app streamlines admin tasks, giving you more time with those you support. With features like instant messaging, you’ll stay connected and receive quick, helpful responses when you need them.

Some of our other great benefits include:

• Cera Mobility Scheme - giving you access to exclusive discounts on car insurance, driving lessons, maintenance and more.
• Access to our BHN rewards platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and highstreet retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped £400 refer a friend scheme.
• Industry‑leading career pathways, with various growth routes available.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and Wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• As a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri‑Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.

Job Description

Working as a Care Assistant

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.