Complex Carer

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 Swadlincote area.

You will be providing one-on-one care and support to a female client living with Dementia and poor mobility. We are looking for someone empathetic, reliable, and comfortable working alongside a highly involved and supportive family.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Full personal care and toileting assistance.

• Mobility support around the home.

• Preparation of daily meals and drinks.

• Providing gentle companionship.

Client Background: The client used to love visiting garden centers, though she is no longer able to do this due to her mobility. A carer who can share stories, engage her in her past hobbies, and provide warm companionship would be highly valued. Her daughter is closely involved in her care plan and visits frequently.

Shifts include 2-3 24 hour shifts per week every other weekend.

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:

• Hours are paid in block shift pay
• 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 - £400 per referral

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience prefered
• 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.