Hicss Responder

Day to day, you will visit clients in their own homes and may support them to get washed and dressed (personal care, including toileting needs), or make sure they have grocery supplies, take their medication and have a hot meal, you'll also help them out with household tasks. But that's not why their eyes will light up when you arrive. That'll be because of what you bring to their lives. Human company, reassurance and hopefully some fun.

**Working hours**

12 hour shifts, 4 on and 4 off with a guaranteed contract of 36 hours.

You will be working with the control room in South Shields dealing with emergencies and allotted care visits at Cera Care.

**Why Cera Homecare**?**

We truly value you and the work you do Carers are at the core of Cera's vision of empowering people to live longer, healthier lives in their homes, and are our greatest asset. Our values of Commit, Connect and Create are at the heart of all that we do.

At Cera Homecare, care is not just a job - it's a career, and we commit to helping you progress and truly make a difference by upskilling through a blended learning approach via workshops, elearning and the opportunity to gain qualifications at varying levels via our apprenticeship scheme.

We support you and your well being, and as a valued employee, you'll have access to WeCare - our new employee benefits platform which offers shopping discounts and cashback from over 800 retailers, as well as access to our employee assistance program, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and a wellbeing centre to support you with your mental and physical health.

We make it easy for you to care for your clients - bringing care into the 21st Century by creating technology that reduces administrative tasks, improves outcomes and enables you to focus on what matters most - looking after the people we care for.

**A few important details**
- We have work in South Shields and surrounding areas
- Mileage is paid
- Great opportunity to earn extra income through overtime and our Care Friends referral scheme - up to £500 per referral
- 12 hour shifts, 4 on and 4 off with a guaranteed contract of 36 hours
- You will be working with the control room in South Shields dealing with emergencies and allotted care visits at Cera Care.
- Your shifts will usually include one weekend in two and flexibility is essential
- Care experience is NOT necessary, but you must be aged at least 18
- You'll need a full UK driving licence with use of a car
- We provide you with uniform, you'll get a mobile phone with the Cera app, so you can work safely and efficiently
- You may be required to carry out some delegated healthcare tasks as part of this role, you will undertake additional training led by a registered healthcare professional in these circumstances.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.