Female Care Assistant

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Full timePart time
Standard Pay Rate:

£12.00

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Kirkcudbright. 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.

We have a limited number of 16 hour per week permanent contracts available in this location, with every other weekend off for work-life balance. To be eligible for guaranteed hours you must have good general availability, be a driver with a car and be willing to travel across our service area when required (we will always aim to schedule rotas with minimal travel time where we can). You can also earn additional income via overtime opportunities or through our refer a friend scheme - up to £500 per referral.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Kirkcudbright and surrounding areas.

For this role you require a driving license and access to a vehicle for work. 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.

Our Benefits Include:

Guaranteed hours are available, with permanent contracts of up to 16 hours per week Enhanced bank holiday rate of £24 Holiday pay and pension scheme Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided Paid mileage between visits at 35p 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. 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 - £500 per referral Join Our Caring Community

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.

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.

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 empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

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!

Please note this role is subject to a PVG check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

In Scotland, all care staff are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland. You must maintain your registration with SSSC and ensure your annual renewal is completed. You must also work towards your SVQ2 which Cera will fund; however, there will be an SVQ registration fee which will be payable by the employee.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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