Female Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Care Assistant in Castle Douglas, where you can truly make a difference in people's lives. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to work part-time or full-time, with guaranteed hours and a supportive community. You'll receive comprehensive training to excel in your role, and your compassion will shine through as you assist clients with personal care, medication management, and companionship. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and additional earnings through our referral scheme. If you're passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Guaranteed hours

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Company mobile phone

Uniform provided

Paid mileage

Access to discounts platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided for all necessary skills.
• Compassion and understanding are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Manage medications and prepare meals for clients.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs in Health and Social Care

Job description

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Castle Douglas and support our mission to transform social care, enabling more people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Care Assistant, where you will genuinely make a difference every day! No experience is required.

We have a limited number of 16-hour per week permanent contracts available in this location, with every other weekend off for work-life balance. To be eligible for guaranteed hours, you must have good general availability, be a driver with a car, and be willing to travel across our service area when required. We aim to schedule rotas with minimal travel time where possible. You can also earn additional income via overtime opportunities or through our refer-a-friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral.

We are recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home in areas including Penrith, Stainton, Mungrisdale, Glenridding, Patterdale, and surrounding areas.

Our shifts are flexible, including mornings, days, evenings, and nights. You'll usually have every other weekend off to support your work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Guaranteed hours with permanent contracts of up to 16 hours per week
• Enhanced bank holiday rate of £24
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform provided
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile
• Access to benefits & discounts platform WeCare, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering discounts on shopping, food, dining, and family activities
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
• Opportunities for career development, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and free eye tests & glasses contribution
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends, earning £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you have previous professional experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are what we need. We provide all necessary training to help you succeed.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care (continence support, washing, dressing), managing medications, cooking or preparing meals, and helping with domestic tasks. Your true impact comes from the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

Our technology streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on caring for our clients. Predictive technology and risk alerts help our care teams make informed decisions, resulting in fewer hospitalizations and reduced fall risks. Care better as part of our team.

If you seek a rewarding role where your support brings smiles and safety, apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a PVG check and you must have the right to work in the UK.