Female Care Assistant
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Burntwood. 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.
You will be supporting our blind client to be mobile out into the community with weekly shopping and medical appointments, this will involve all aspects of care. You will be a lifeline for the service user and their families, providing much needed support and respite
Shifts include- 4 shifts per week working 4 hours per day
- Alternate Weekends
For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work as you will be required to take the client and their wheelchair in your own vehicle to appointments.
We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Our benefits include:
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you 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 NVQ's, 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 - £500 per referral
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in care is required
- You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references
- You must have the Right to Work in the UK
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.
If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Due to the provision of intimate care, our clients have the right to request a carer of a specific sex. This vacancy is restricted for women only.