Female Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG check

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

Paid mileage between visits

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff referral reward

NVQ/Care Certificate training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd is recruiting caring individuals to join our team across Bury St Edmunds and nearby towns. We welcome applicants with a genuine desire to care, and no prior experience is required as full training will be provided.

The role involves home-based support with flexible mornings, days, evenings and nights, with every other weekend off where possible. Role includes companionship, personal care, meal prep and light domestic tasks.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is needed - just a genuine desire to care.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care, washing and dressing.
• Administering medication.
• Meal preparation and domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Job description

Join Cera as a Care Assistant, supporting our mission to transform social care and help more people live longer, healthier and happier lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Are you kind, sociable and passionate about making a difference? Then we have the ideal opportunity for you. No previous experience is needed - just a genuine desire to care.

We're hiring part-time and full-time care assistants across Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham, Long Melford, Barrow, West Stow, Sudbury and nearby locations. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and we offer a flexible approach to shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights. To promote work-life balance, you'll typically have every other weekend off.

What we offer:

• Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays
• Holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG check, company mobile phone and uniform
• Paid mileage between care visits
• Access to BHN Extras and the Blue Light Card Scheme for thousands of discounts
• Exclusive savings on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance and cycle hire
• Enhanced parental leave: 12 weeks full maternity pay, plus paternity and other parental benefits
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs - half of our salaried roles are filled internally
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plans, free eye tests and glasses contributions
• £400 referral reward through our Care Friends scheme

Whether you've worked professionally in care, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others, we're looking for your compassion and commitment. Full training will be provided - it's your values that matter most.

Duties may include assisting with personal care, washing and dressing, administering medication, meal preparation and domestic tasks. More importantly, you'll offer companionship and emotional support, bringing comfort and reassurance to those in your care.

At Cera, we use innovative technology to make caring easier. Our tools reduce paperwork and boost care outcomes, allowing you to focus on supporting clients. With predictive alerts, our tech helps prevent hospital visits and reduces risks - enhancing your ability to make a real impact.

If you're seeking a truly rewarding role where your kindness brings smiles and safety.

Please note: This role is subject to a DBS check and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.