Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Clacton and surrounding areas.
You'll be supporting our mission to transform social care and help more people live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes. In this role, you'll support individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and need extra help while they recover. This vital service enables people to leave hospital sooner and helps reduce pressure on the NHS.
You'll be travelling across the region — including Clacton, Tendering, Harwich, Manningtree, Frinton, Walton-on-the-Naze, and nearby areas — to provide post-hospital care to those recovering from illness or injury.
Are you kind, a people person, and passionate about making a difference?
Then this could be the perfect role for you. As a Carer, you'll genuinely make a difference every day.
About the role:
1. Block shift pay, with Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability
2. Part-time and full-time roles available (some weekend work required)
3. Driving licence and access to a vehicle required
4. No previous care experience needed — full training provided
Benefits include:
5. Enhanced bank holiday pay
6. Holiday pay and pension scheme
7. Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
8. Paid mileage between visits
9. Access to WeCare benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
10. Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
11. Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
12. Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of salaried roles filled internally
13. Wellbeing support: EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and glasses contribution
14. £500 referral bonus through Care Friends
Join Our Caring Community
Whether you've worked in care before, supported a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others — your compassion and values are what matter most. We'll provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include personal care (continence support, washing, dressing), managing medication, preparing meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your greatest impact will be in the companionship and reassurance you bring.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
Our technology streamlines admin, improves outcomes, and lets you focus on what matters most — caring. Predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams act quickly, reducing hospitalisations and fall risks.
If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort and confidence to others — apply today.
Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check and requires the right to work in the UK. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion.