Complex Care Assistant

Cera Care Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Care Workers to join their nurse-led team in the East Midlands. This role involves providing dedicated care and emotional support for clients, including assistance to individuals with specific health needs. You will be responsible for working night shifts and will receive comprehensive training and support to enhance your skills and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform

Access to discounts platform

Exclusive driving-related discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Career development pathways

Wellbeing support

Referral scheme bonuses

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients.
• Assist with emotional support and general care.

Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We're recruiting experienced dedicated and compassionate Care Workers to join our nurse-led team at Cera to provide care to our clients in and around the Derby (DE23) area.

You will be providing care and support to one of our female clients who has COPD and whose individual needs include:

• Emotional Support
• General care

Shifts include

• 3 x Waking nights from 10pm to 7am
• Alternate Weekends

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements:

• Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK

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.

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!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.