Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 to £13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | East Lancashire, BB4 6HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cera Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R2N251 |
Summary
Join Cera as a Care Assistant in East Lancashire.
You'll be helping us on our mission to transform social care and support more people to live longer, healthier, happier lives in their own homes.
Are you kind, people-focused, and motivated by making a difference?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you. No experience is required — just compassion and a desire to help others.
We're recruiting both part‑time and full‑time care assistants to support clients in their homes across Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Clitheroe and the surrounding areas. We offer flexible shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights, with every other weekend off to support work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
- Guaranteed hours available after completing your probation
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Holiday pay and pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform
- Paid mileage between visits
- Access to BHN Extras and eligibility for the Blue Light Card, giving you thousands of discounts on shopping, dining and activities
- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave
- A leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQs — with 50% of salaried roles filled internally
- Wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and contributions towards glasses
- Extra earnings through our Care Friends referral scheme (£500 per referral)
Join Our Caring Community
Whether you have professional experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion and patience are exactly what we're looking for. We'll provide all the training you need.
Your responsibilities may include personal care (such as continence support, washing and dressing), medication support, preparing meals, and helping with domestic tasks. Most importantly, you'll provide companionship, reassurance and a sense of comfort to those you care for.
Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech
We've modernised homecare with technology that reduces admin, improves outcomes and allows you to focus on what matters most — caring. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help our teams act quickly and make informed decisions, reducing falls and hospital admissions. You really can care better as part of our team.
If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where your support brings safety, comfort and smiles to the people you visit, 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 and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.