Professional Care Worker - Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright

Cera Care; Scotland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is looking for compassionate individuals to join their team as Professional Carers. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of elderly clients by assisting them with daily tasks, providing companionship, and ensuring their well-being. With comprehensive training provided, no prior experience is necessary. This role offers flexible working hours, including part-time and full-time options, and the opportunity for career advancement within the organization. Join a community-focused team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment to grow your career while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Cera Mobility Scheme

WeCare platform discounts

Blue Light Card eligibility

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance program

Mental Health Hotline

Healthcare Cashplan

Eyecare Plan

Wellbeing centre

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a full UK driving licence.
• No prior care experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to clients in their homes, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Deliver companionship and support to enhance clients' quality of life.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Good Humour

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

CERA app

Mobile Phone

Job description

Rate: £12 - £0 per 4 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 16 hours per week

Have you ever thought you’d make a great Professional Carer, but were put off because you don’t have qualifications or care experience? Well, think again. Because when it comes to experience, you probably have the best kind already, and that’s life experience. Life’s given you some special qualities: patience, good humour, and compassion. You care about people around you and you’re there for them when the going gets tough. Don’t worry, we’re not looking for saints, just kind people who are available for regular weekend and evening work. If you can tick those boxes, then our care jobs might tick yours.

We're recruiting in Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright. It’s secure work. We’ll train you fully, and there’s a bright future ahead.

What’s it all about? Life gets more challenging as we get older. Our Carers are here to provide a helping hand by visiting people in their own homes, once or maybe several times a day. You might be helping them get up, get washed and dressed, or making sure they have grocery supplies and a hot meal. Or that things are tidy and safe around the home. But that’s not why their eyes will light up when you arrive. That’ll be because of what you bring to their lives: human company, reassurance, and hopefully some fun. Of course, some people you visit will be having a hard time, so you might be on the receiving end of that. But you quickly realise, they’re the ones who need you the most.

Starting to see why you’re cut out for care? We’re stronger together. CERA’s not just about serving the community; it’s about being one. You’ll be working with people like you, who’ll be there through the good times and the challenging! On joining us, you’ll train for the industry-recognised Care Certificate and shadow experienced colleagues while you learn the ropes. Then there are branch teams and care specialists you can call on with concerns, not to mention technology that lets you concentrate on care instead of paperwork. We’ll applaud your hard work with decent pay rates and staff benefits. And there are genuine promotion prospects to team leader, care specialist, or into management.

• This job can be part-time or full-time.
• There are often overtime opportunities, but these are voluntary.
• Care experience is NOT necessary, but you must be aged at least 18.
• You’ll need a full UK driving licence, with use of a car.
• You’ll get a mobile phone with the CERA app, so you can work safely and efficiently.

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 WeCare platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and high street retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped £500 refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan, and Wellbeing centre (via WeCare).
• As a Menopause Friendly Employer, we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.

What’s next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Hit the apply button today!