Female Care Assistant
About The Position
Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Dorchester, Weymouth and surrounding areas. This role requires you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. Shifts available include mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance. Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech, 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. 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 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. 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.
Requirements
- Must have a driving licence
- Must have access to a vehicle for work
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must pass a DBS check
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional care experience
- Experience caring for a loved one
- Compassion, patience, and understanding
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
Benefits
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG
- Company mobile phone
- Uniform provided
- Access to WeCare benefits & discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Exclusive discounts for driving related expenses
- 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 Care Friends referral scheme (£400 per referral)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
