Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Portishead. 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 we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required. Driving Licence and care essential.
This role is eligible for a Proud to Care bonus, which is paid twice a year. The bonus amount will be equivalent to one week's pay (based on your average weekly hours), an initiative run by North Somerset Council.
Free loan of a bike or e‑bike to get you moving (free cycle lessons available too). (*Deposits are payable.)
Free bus tickets or £125 towards a refurbished bike and kit via Wheels to Work West.
We're recruiting part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support our clients at home in Portishead, Pill and surrounding areas.
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.
Benefits
* Guaranteed hours are available, up to 30 hours per week, subject to candidate availability
* Enhanced bank holiday rate
* Holiday pay and pension scheme
* Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
* Paid mileage between visits at 45p
* Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering thousands of discounts on high‑street shopping, 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. Plenty of opportunity for progression – 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.
* Well‑being 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
Your responsibilities may include 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.
Requirements
* No experience required
* Driving licence and care essential
* Subject to a DBS check
* Right to work in the UK
We are an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
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