Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Ipswich. 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.
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. It’s your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.
About the role
We are recruiting part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support our clients at home. Work is available across Ipswich, Warren Heath, Rushmere and surrounding areas. You will have a flexible approach to shifts, including mornings, days, evenings and nights, with usually every second weekend off for work‑life balance.
Qualifications
You must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work, a right to work in the UK, and be subject to a DBS check.
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 being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme – offering 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 NVQs – 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 – £400 per referral
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
How we make caring easier
Cera brings 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. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment
We are an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK.
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