Care Assistant - Extra Care Nights

Cera Care Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Uniform provided

WeCare benefits & discounts

Blue Light Card Scheme

Career development pathway

Job summary

Cera Care Ltd is recruiting Night Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in Bure House, Highcliffe, Christchurch. Night shifts run from 10pm to 7am, offering stable overnight work where you can make a real difference.

No experience required and supportive training is provided. As a Care Assistant in our Extra Care Unit you’ll support residents with daily living, personalised care plans and companionship, while helping with meals, dressing and routines.

Qualifications

• Previous caring experience welcome but not essential.
• Willing to work night shifts and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Provide companionship and support under tailored care plans.

Skills

Caring

Flexible shifts

Job description

Cera are recruiting Night Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in Bure House in Highcliffe, Christchurch.

We are specifically hiring for night shifts, running from 10pm until 7am. If you’re looking for stable overnight work where you can genuinely make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Are you kind? A people person? Someone who loves making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you a rewarding role as a Carer, where you will have a real impact every day. No experience required.

We’re recruiting for part-time and full-time permanent positions. It’s secure work with good pay, great training and a supportive team.

Extra Care units offer residents their own self-contained living space within a larger building, with care staff based on-site to provide personalised support. As a Care Assistant in our Extra Care Unit, you’ll help residents live as independently as possible, following tailored care and support plans.

Every client’s needs are different. You may help with light housework, support with morning or bedtime routines, prepare a hot meal, assist with medication, or help with washing and dressing. More importantly, you’ll offer companionship, reassurance and kindness—often when life feels challenging. Caring isn’t always easy, but families will be grateful that you were there.

Our benefits include:

• pay is per care call during their available windows (7am-2pm and 3pm-10pm.
• Flexible staff required, with weekend availability

Additional benefits:

• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our WeCare benefits & discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• Industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs — with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
• Wellbeing support including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to glasses
• Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme — £500 per referral

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We’ve modernised homecare with technology that reduces admin, improves outcomes and allows you to focus on what matters most — caring for our clients.

Our predictive technology and risk alerts help care teams make informed decisions quickly, reducing hospitalisations and fall risks. You really can care better as part of our team.

Key requirements for this role:

• A passion for helping others — previous experience is welcome but not essential
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends

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