Senior Care Assistant - Extra Care

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

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Eastbourne is recruiting Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. The role involves personal care, companionship, and support for daily living needs. Candidates should have prior care experience and be ready to mentor new carers. Excellent benefits include enhanced holiday rates and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG and uniform

Paid mileage between visits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience with Mental Health Support may be beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medications.
• Provide companionship and joy to clients.
• Support clients with daily living requirements.

Skills

Previous experience in care

Companionship and reassurance skills

Ability to assist with personal care

Job description

Overview

Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Eastbourne, we're recruiting part-time and full-time carers to support our clients in their own homes.

Do you have previous experience in Care and ready to start taking a step up to be a peer support for your colleagues? This is the perfect opportunity to continue your hands on care role, whilst supporting new carers joining us for the first time and potentially take the next step to team leader.

Set up as Independent Living facilities, our Extra Care units provide a safe and caring living environment for the residents, leaving them free to come and go as they please. Our staff are on hand to support them with their daily living requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Service Details

We are seeking full and part time staff, shifts include 7am-2pm and 4-10pm. This service offers support for various needs including Mental Health Support, Drug & Alcohol misuse and learning disabilities. previous experience in this field would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid mileage between visits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• career development opportunities, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme

Application and Equality

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.