Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
The stated rate of pay is for Care Assistants with a driving licence and own vehicle and includes mileage and travel time in the hourly rate. Those on walking rota's will receive an adjusted pay rate.
We’re recruiting part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support our clients at home. Whether you already have previous professional experience, you’ve cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. Your values and kindness matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
Responsibilities
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. Your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Technology and Support
Cera makes caring easier 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. Predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, leading to fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks.
Qualifications
Shifts available include mornings, days, evenings and nights – you’ll usually have every other weekend off for work‑life balance.
Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
* Guaranteed hours available for those with flexible availability
* Enhanced bank holiday rate
* Holiday pay and pension scheme
* Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
* Paid mileage between visits
* Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme – thousands of discounts on high street shopping, food, eating out and family activities
* Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car 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 – 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally
* Wellbeing support – employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends – £400 per referral
Join our caring community and make a real difference.
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