Overview
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Poole, Bournemouth & surrounding area. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes. In this role you will support people who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness that require additional support whilst they recover. This is a vital care service that means people can leave hospital sooner and reduces pressure on the NHS.
Responsibilities
Assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.
Working Hours & Rates
* Drivers: £13.70 - £13.95 per hour – all-inclusive rate.
* Walkers: £12.21 - £12.71 per hour.
* Work at least 3 shifts per week (21 hrs).
* Minimum of one evening shift for part‑time and two for full‑time.
* Alternative weekends: 1 day for part‑time, 2 days for full‑time.
* Shifts are 7am‑2pm and 3pm‑10pm, paid as a block hourly rate covering travel time and care visits.
* Prepared to work across the service area for this contract as we cover hospital discharge for the whole district.
* Part‑time and full‑time roles available, guaranteed hour contracts after probation.
Requirements
Position is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
* Enhanced bank holiday rates.
* Holiday pay and pension scheme.
* Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided.
* Access to BHN Extras and Blue Light Card Scheme discounts.
* Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, cycle hire and more.
* Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies.
* Industry‑leading career development pathway, including Care Certificate and NVQ, with plenty of opportunity for progression.
* Wellbeing support – employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contribution to glasses.
* Extra earnings through referral scheme Care Friends – £400 per referral.
Join Our Caring Community
If you are kind, a people person and love making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect role as a Carer where you will genuinely make a difference every day!
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