Female Care Assistant - Extra Care

Cera Care; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking Female Care Assistants for their Extra Care service in Newton Abbot. This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives by offering personalized support, companionship, and assistance with daily activities in a secure and supportive environment. Both part-time and full-time shifts are available, with comprehensive training provided and no previous experience required.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Employee assistance programs and mental health support

Career development opportunities including the Care Certificate

Qualifications

• A passion for helping others; previous caring experience desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with housework, helping with morning routines, and preparing meals.
• Providing companionship and assisting with medication and personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Communication

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Female Care Assistant - Extra Care, Newton Abbot

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Location: Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0dcd7c506bd6

Job Views: 26

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Cera are recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in Newton Abbot. We are hiring for both part-time and full-time permanent positions, with shifts available during days and nights. This is secure work that offers good pay, comprehensive training, and no previous experience is required.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then this could be the perfect role for you as a Carer, where you will truly make a difference every day! No experience necessary.

Extra Care units provide residents with their own self-contained living spaces within a larger building, with access to care staff based within the unit who offer personalized care and support plans to help residents live as independently as possible.

Each client's needs are unique. Your tasks may include assisting with housework, helping with morning routines, preparing meals, providing companionship, assisting with medication, or helping with washing and dressing. More than just a caregiver, you'll become a friend, offering encouragement, companionship, and sometimes a laugh, especially during tough times. While caring can be challenging, your support will be deeply appreciated by residents and their families.

Our benefits include:

• Pay is structured in block shifts with no travel during shifts.
• Shift options include Days 7am-3pm and Evenings 3pm-10pm.

Additional benefits:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS check, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering discounts on shopping, dining, and activities.
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, car maintenance, and cycle hire.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• Career development opportunities, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with many internal promotions.
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plans, and free eye tests.
• Referral scheme: earn £500 per successful referral through Care Friends.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

Our technology streamlines administrative tasks, improves outcomes, and allows you to focus on caring. Features like predictive technology and risk alerts help reduce hospitalizations and fall risks, enabling you to provide better care.

Key requirements for this role:

• A passion for helping others; previous caring experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends.