Female Care Assistant

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright, supporting our mission to transform social care and help people live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind, people‑focused, and passionate about making a difference? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. No previous experience is required — just the right values and a genuine desire to help others.

To be eligible you’ll need good general availability, a driving licence, access to a car, and the willingness to travel across our service area when needed. We always aim to keep travel time to a minimum. You can also boost your income through overtime or by referring friends — earning up to £500 per referral.

We’re recruiting part‑time and full‑time Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes. We have work available in Penrith, Stainton, Mungrisdale, Glenridding, Patterdale and the surrounding areas. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. We offer flexible shift patterns, including mornings, days, evenings and nights, and you’ll usually have every other weekend off.

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits at 35p per mile
• Access to our WeCare benefits and discounts platform, plus eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, vehicle maintenance, cycle hire and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave
• Industry‑leading career development, including the Care Certificate and NVQs, with strong internal progression
• Wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses
• Additional earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme (£500 per referral)

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you have professional care experience, have supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others, your compassion and patience are exactly what we’re looking for. We’ll provide all the training you need. Your responsibilities may include personal care, continence support, washing and dressing, medication assistance, preparing meals, and light domestic tasks. Most importantly, you’ll offer companionship, reassurance and emotional support — the things that truly make a difference.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We’ve modernised homecare with technology that reduces admin, improves outcomes and allows you to focus on caring. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams act quickly and confidently, reducing hospital admissions and fall risks. You really can care better as part of our team.

If you’re looking for a genuinely rewarding role where your support brings comfort, safety and joy to others, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: this role requires a PVG check and the right to work in the UK. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

In Scotland, all care staff must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You will need to maintain your registration and complete your annual renewal. You must also work towards your SVQ2, which Cera will fund, although the SVQ registration fee is payable by the employee.

Due to the nature of intimate care, some clients request a carer of a specific sex. For this reason, this vacancy is open to women only.