Female Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; Marden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is seeking part-time Care Assistants to support clients at home. Responsibilities include personal care, medication management, and companionship. No prior experience required, as full training is provided. The role offers flexible hours and benefits such as holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Paid mileage between visits

Free DBS/PVG and company mobile phone

Industry-leading career development pathway

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Driving licence and own car is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK. DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing.
• Manage medications in accordance with care plans.
• Cook or prepare hot meals and help with domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and joy to those you care for.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Understanding

Job description

Overview

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Marden (NE30). You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes. You will cover care calls across North shields, Marden and Whitley Bay.

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

Hours and Location

We’re recruiting part-time assistants to support our clients at home on 7-3pm shifts. You’ll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance. The role covers North Shields, Marden and Whitley Bay.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing.
• Manage medications in accordance with care plans.
• Cook or prepare hot meals and help with domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and joy to those you care for.

Requirements

• Driving licence and own car is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK. DBS check required.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits 30p per mile
• Access to WeCare benefits & discounts platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
• Exclusive discounts for driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• Industry-leading career development pathway including the Care Certificate and NVQs; 50% of salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support: employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

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 - then apply today!

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.