Care Assistant

Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Portishead. This opportunity requires you to live locally and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply.

This role is eligible for a Proud to Care joining bonus, which is paid at 6 months service, the bonus amount will be equivalent to one weeks pay (based on your average weekly hours), an initiative run by North Somerset Council

We have a limited number of guaranteed hour contracts available for between 10 and 30 hours in this location, with every other weekend off for work life balance. To be eligible for guaranteed hours you must have good general availability, be a female driver with a car and be willing to travel across our service area when required (we will always aim to schedule rota's with minimal travel time where we can). You can also earn additional income via overtime opportunities or through our refer a friend scheme - up to £500 per referral.

Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate your time to helping others; your life experiences will have given you the essential qualities needed to provide care to others – compassion, understanding, and patience. On a typical day, you'll be visiting clients in the comfort of their own homes. 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. However, your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to their lives.

Why Cera?

You are valued - Carers are the backbone of our vision to empower people to live longer, healthier, better lives at home. Our core values – Commit, Connect, and Create – guide everything we do and we have a monthly Cera Stars awards programme to celebrate our employees' amazing work.

We invest in your development - We support your growth through recognised qualifications and apprenticeships. There is also opportunity for progression - 45% of our salaried vacancies were filled through the promotion of existing care workers and branch staff in 2023 through our carer career pathway.

Your well-being is a priority for us - You'll enjoy access to WeCare, our employee benefits platform offering discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers. Additionally, we provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an employee assistance program, healthcare cash plan, eyecare plan, and mental health telephone support service.

We believe in making your job easier - We've brought care into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important aspect of care – caring for our clients.

Key requirements for this role:

• A passion for helping others, previous caring experience is desirable but not essential.
• A driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work is essential/desirable
• You should be flexible to work various shifts, including alternate weekends
• This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check

Additional benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for extra income from our Care Friends referral scheme (up to £500 per referral)
• Overtime available to boost your earnings
• A comprehensive 3 day training programme, followed by shadowing and peer support from a dedicated care mentor in your first 12 weeks. You may also receive specialist training for delegated healthcare tasks as needed - a great opportunity to upskill.
• Uniform provided, along with a mobile phone and the Cera app to enhance safe and efficient working
• Blue Light Card eligibility - helping you save on everyday purchases and special treats which can be used with our We Care platform to offer double discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is with Care Quality Services, part of the Cera group.