Complex Care Assistant

Cera Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and

Uniform provided

Benefits & discounts platform WeCare

Job summary

Cera Limited is recruiting experienced care workers to join our nurse-led team in the Southend area. You will support young adults and children with a range of needs, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding and medication management, in a supportive, team-based environment.

We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression within an industry-leading care pathway.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care preferred.
• Subject to a DBS/PVG check and references.
• Right to Work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to clients in the Southend area.
• Support clients with activities of daily living and healthcare needs.
• Work as part of a nurse-led team to ensure high quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We're recruiting experienced, dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera, providing care to our clients in and around the Southend area. You'll be supporting our clients in the area that are both young adults and children with various needs, which include:

• Tracheostomy tube support
• PEG feeding
• Epilepsy
• Suctioning
• Medication management
• Bowel management care
• Catheter care

Shifts include:

• Part-time - Days - Alternate weekends

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role within the Specialist Team. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour Full or part time hours, permanent contracts,

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering thousands of discounts on high street shopping, weekly food shops, 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 more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs - with 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 towards glasses
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience
• Subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• Right to Work in the UK

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. If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide brings smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for,

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.