Care Assistant - Reablement

Job description

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.

More About this Role

Block shift pay, Guaranteed Hours available for those with flexible availability

We have part‐time and full‐time roles available; some weekend work will be required.

You require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Previous experience in care is not required; training will be given.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

Paid mileage between visits

Access to our benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras and the Blue Light Card Scheme, offering discounts on high‐street shopping, food shops, eating out and family activities.

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

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

An industry‐leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's; 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

Wellbeing support – employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contribution to the cost of glasses.

Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends – £400 per referral

Join Our Caring CommunityWhether you already have previous professional experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. Your values and kindness matter most, and we will provide all the training you need.

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 those you care for.

About Cera TechCera makes caring easier 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.

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Colchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English