Care Assistant – Extra Care – South Shields
Cera are recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in South Shields,
Are you kind, a people person, and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?
Then we have the perfect role for you. No experience is required — just a caring nature and a willingness to help others.
This is secure work with good pay, excellent training, and no prior experience needed. Shifts are 7am–3pm or 3pm–10pm, with only part-time work available Need to be flexible for Morning and evening shifts + Alternate weekends.
About the role:
Extra Care units provide residents with their own self-contained living space within a larger building, supported by on-site care staff. As a Care Assistant, you’ll help residents live as independently as possible, following personalised care and support plans.
Every client’s needs are different. You might help with housework, assist with morning routines, prepare meals, offer companionship, or support with medication and personal care. More than anything, our carers offer friendship, encouragement, and a listening ear — often when life feels challenging. Caring isn’t always easy, but it’s deeply appreciated by those you support.
Benefits include:
- Pay is provided in block shifts with no travel required during your shift
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
- Access to our WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme — offering thousands of discounts on shopping, dining, and family activities
- Exclusive savings on driving lessons, fuel, 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, free eye tests, and contribution towards 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 streamlines admin, improves outcomes, and lets you focus on what matters most — caring. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help reduce hospitalisations and falls, giving you the insight to act quickly and confidently.
Key requirements:
- A passion for helping others. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We’re 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 to women only. . .