Female Care Assistant

Cera; Perth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free PVG, company mobile phone and 1%/

WeCare benefits and discounts platform

Blue Light Card Scheme discounts

Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, 2

Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental

SVQ career development pathway

Wellbeing support and employee assist.

Care Friends referral bonus

Job summary

Cera is recruiting Care Workers to support customers in Perth, Scone and surrounding areas. Roles include full-time, part-time, evenings-only and weekends-only with regular commitment. You will assist with daily tasks, personal care and medication support, plus domestic duties.

No prior care experience is required as comprehensive in-house training is provided; prior care experience is helpful but not necessary. Sleepover shifts and weekend work are available where needed.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and sleepovers as needed.
• Commitment to regular shifts and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Motivate clients to engage in daily activities.
• Administer medications under guidance.
• Assist with washing, dressing and personal care.
• Shop for groceries and run errands.
• Help with housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Flexible availability

Team player

Good communication

Tools

PVG check

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.45 - GBP 13.85 - hourly

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.

• 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.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role where the comfort and companionship you provide brings smiles and a sense of safety to others.

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.