Care Assistant - Reablement
About The Position
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Colchester & surrounding areas. 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. In this role, you'll be assessing individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness and ensuring the correct care plans are put in place. This is a vital care service that means people can leave hospital sooner and reduces pressure on the NHS. You'll be traveling across the region including Colchester, Clacton, Tendering, Harwich, Manningtree, Frinton, Walton on the Naze and surrounding areas to provide post-hospital care to people recovering from illness or injury. If you are kind, a people person, and 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! 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! This role is subject to a DBS 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.
Requirements
- Driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS check
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in care
Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing
- Managing medications
- Cooking or preparing hot meals
- Helping with domestic tasks
- Providing companionship, reassurance, and joy to clients
- Assessing individuals who have recently left hospital following surgery or illness
- Ensuring the correct care plans are put in place
Benefits
- Block shift pay
- Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability
- Enhanced bank holiday rate
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG
- Company mobile phone
- Uniform provided
- Paid mileage between visits
- Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras
- Eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme
- 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
- Industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's
- 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 - £400 per referral
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
