Care Assistant – Abergavenny
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Abergavenny. 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.
Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then this role is perfect for you. No experience is required.
We are particularly looking for people that can work evenings and weekends, overtime also available midweek.
We're recruiting part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Abergavenny, Gilwern, Govilon, Llanfoist and surrounding areas.
This role requires you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights – you'll usually have every other weekend off for work‑life balance.
Responsibilities
* Assist with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks.
* Provide companionship, reassurance and joy to the lives of those you care for.
Benefits
* 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, alongside the Blue Light Card Scheme – offering discounts on high street shopping, food, eating out and family activities.
* Exclusive discounts for driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, cycle hire and more
* Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
* An industry‑leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs – plenty of opportunity for progression. 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
* Wellbeing support – employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to glasses cost.
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends – £400 per referral
We are an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
This role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK.
In Wales, all social care staff must register with Social Care Wales (SCW), which incurs an annual fee. You must also work towards achieving a recognised Level 2 or 3 qualification within your first three years as a Social Care worker.
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