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 Leeds/Adel (LS16) area.
You'll be providing care and support to a Lady with cerebral palsy who loves socialising and has a great sense of humour, whose individual needs include:
We are seeking a calm, patient, and compassionate carer to support a bright and expressive young woman living with Borderline Personality Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This role is physically and emotionally demanding — personal care tasks such as pad changes and brushing teeth can take extended periods and require gentle persistence. The ideal candidate must speak fluent English, have a solid understanding of mental health, and be exceptionally reliable.
Our client is light- and sound-sensitive, so communication is done through whispering, and all support takes place in a dark, quiet environment. She enjoys consistency, uses earphones and an eye mask for comfort, and thrives with carers who take the time to build trust. While no complex care is involved, Verbal communication is key, and care is provided 2:1 in her own flat, you must be attentive, respectful, and willing to work at her pace.
If you are a kind soul who values connection and consistency, this meaningful role could be the perfect fit.
Shifts include
- 6 or 12 hour day shifts from 8am to 8pm OR 8am to 2pm OR 2pm to 8pm
- 12 hour night shifts from 8pm to 8am
- Alternate Weekends
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:
- 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 - £500 per referral
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience
- 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.
Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.