care assistants

Cera Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Cera Limited in Maidstone is recruiting caring individuals to join our homecare team. You will provide compassionate personal care, help with daily tasks, and offer companionship to clients in their own homes.

Training is provided, and the role supports flexible hours across full-time and part-time contracts. DBS checks are required, and you will work as part of a tech-enabled care service designed to improve outcomes and safety for clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and patience when supporting clients.
• Able to communicate clearly with clients, families and colleagues.
• Shows empathy and respectful, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing, dressing and continence support.
• Support with medications and daily living tasks as needed.
• Prepare meals, handle domestic duties and run light household tasks.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and talk through client needs.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Job description

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 continence support, 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. Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team. If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

£14.00 - £14.25 per hour Full or Part time hours, permanent contracts Kent Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Maidstone and surrounding areas with Cera. Looking to Recruit - Build Your Hours with Us. We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. Shifts available include mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance. This role is restricted to female candidates due to the personal care needs and preferences of the client

• Guaranteed hours available for those with flexible availability
• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral