Female Care assistant

Cera Care; Perth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

PVG provided

Company phone

Uniform

WeCare discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Cera Care is recruiting Care Workers and Support Workers to cover Perth City, Scone and surrounding areas. We offer full-time, part-time, evenings-only and weekends-only roles, with flexibility around availability and a regular commitment to our customers.

You will help with daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal care, medication support and cleaning. Shifts run from 7pm to 7pm the next day including sleepover; weekend work and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; on-the-job training provided.
• PVG check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Motivating clients to engage daily
• Administering medication
• Assisting with washing, dressing and personal care
• Shopping and housekeeping
• Meal preparation

Job description

myCare Tayside are recruiting caring Care Workers, Support Workersacross Perth City, Scone and the surrounding areas. We offer full-time, part-time, evenings-only and weekends-only roles. We can be flexible around your availability, but we do ask for regular commitment to our customers.

At myCare, we provide practical support to vulnerable people within our communities. You will assist with daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal care, medication support and cleaning.

Shifts start at 7pm through until 7pm next day including sleepover. Weekend working and flexibility required, previous experience preferred.

Previous experience is not required, as full, comprehensive in-house training and support will be provided. However, any prior care experience is always helpful.

Main duties include:

• Motivating clients to get the most out of their day
• Administering medication
• Assisting clients with washing, dressing and other personal care
• Shopping
• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation

Our benefits include:

• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free PVG, company mobile phone and uniform
• Access to our WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, vehicle maintenance, cycle hire and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including SVQs, with strong opportunities for progression — 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme — £400 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 exactly what we need. Your values matter most, and we will provide all the training you require.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care such as continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, preparing hot meals and supporting with domestic tasks. However, your greatest impact will come from the companionship, reassurance and joy you bring to those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We’ve modernised homecare by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, improves outcomes and allows you to focus on what matters most — caring for our clients. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams make informed decisions quickly, reducing hospital admissions and fall risks. You really can care better as part of our team.

Please note: this role is subject to a PVG 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.

In Scotland, all care staff must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You must maintain your registration and complete your annual renewal. You must also work towards your SVQ2, which Cera will fund; however, the SVQ registration fee is payable by the employee.