OverviewCARE ASSISTANT (Scotland)

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Cumbernauld. 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 Cumbernauld, Moodiesburn and surrounding areas.

For this role you require a driving licence 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing.

Manage medications, cook or prepare hot meals, and help with domestic tasks.

Provide companionship, reassurance, and joy to those you care for.

Requirements

Driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Right to work in the UK.

PVG check (certificate will be required).

Fully eligible for the role in Scotland; registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and annual renewal is required. You must work towards SVQ2; Cera will fund the SVQ, but an SVQ registration fee is payable by the employee.

Role may involve intimate care; clients may request a carer of a specific sex in Scotland. This vacancy is restricted for women only.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

Paid mileage between visits @ 35p a mile

Travel time paid

Access to WeCare benefits and discounts platform and Blue Light Card Scheme

Exclusive discounts for driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and more

Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies

Industry-leading career development pathway, including SVQ; 50% of salaried roles are filled internally

Wellbeing support: employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests

Care Friends referral scheme – £500 per referral

Join Our Caring CommunityWhether 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.

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