Cera are recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care service in Okehampton.
Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience required.
We're recruiting for waking nights care assistants. It's secure work that comes with good pay, great training, and no previous experience is required.
Extra Care units offer residents their own self-contained living space within a larger building, with access to care staff who are based within the unit and provide care to each resident. As a Care Assistant at our Extra Care Unit, you will be supporting residents—who all have varying needs—to live as independently as possible, with personalised care and support plans in place.
Every client's needs are different. You may assist with a bit of housework or help with getting up in the morning. A tasty hot meal and a listening ear. A hand with medication or getting washed and dressed. But more than this, our carers become friends—providing human company, encouragement, and maybe a laugh or two, often when life has become a bit tough. Caring isn’t always easy, but many people and their families will be grateful that you were there for them.
Our Benefits Include:
1. Pay is provided in block shifts with no travel required during your shift
2. Enhanced bank holiday rates
3. Holiday pay and pension scheme
4. Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform provided
5. Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare
6. Eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme – thousands of discounts on high street shopping, food, dining, and family activities
7. Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, maintenance, cycle hire, and more
8. Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies
9. Career development pathway including the Care Certificate and NVQs – 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally
10. Wellbeing support – employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests, and contribution to glasses
11. Referral scheme Care Friends – earn £500 per referral
Cera Makes Caring Easier with Cera Tech
We've brought 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 equip our care teams with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and act quickly—leading to fewer hospitalisations and a reduced risk of falls. You really can care better as a member of our team.
Key Requirements for This Role:
12. A passion for helping others – previous caring experience is desirable but not essential
13. Flexibility to work various shifts, including alternate weekends