At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients at home with personal care and companionship.
- Company: Cera, a forward-thinking social care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent support and progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just kindness and compassion.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Lees. 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're recruiting part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Cheetham, Lees, Oldham, Uppermill 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.
Our benefits include:
- Enhanced bank holiday rate
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
- Paid mileage between visits at 30p
- Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras, 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 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 – £400 per referral
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 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.
Female Care Assistant employer: Apex
Apex is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on impactful AI-driven solutions that enhance patient care. The remote working flexibility allows for a balanced lifestyle while being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming healthcare services across Europe and the UK.
