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Care Assistant

CompanyCera Care
LocationRye
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 1, 2026
About The Company
Cera is the leader in AI and robotics-enabled home healthcare, harnessing technology to bring care directly to people’s homes, transforming the healthcare landscape by providing higher-quality services at a fraction of the cost. Cera’s 12,000 carers and nurses deliver 3 million home healthcare visits a month on behalf of Governments, insurers, and the NHS – a volume greater than all NHS A&E departments nationwide – counting a visit every second on average. Cera is now Europe’s largest HealthTech company and one of its fastest-growing businesses, with over $600 million in annualised revenues. Cera has also gathered the largest home healthcare dataset in Europe, powering the development of cutting-edge AI products that have reduced hospitalisations by more than half, saving the UK Government and NHS more than £1 billion to date. Cera recently launched the World’s First AI Lab for the care sector, licensing its AI tools & robotics. It also partners with global life sciences leaders to advance healthcare research. Repeatedly ranked the UK's Number 1 HealthTech and named one of the World’s Top HealthTechs by TIME, Cera has won a Newsweek AI Impact Award, HealthTech of the Year at The British Data Awards (2025) & Global Business Tech Awards (2026), and a Top-10 position in the Deloitte Fast 50 three years running. Cera was founded by entrepreneur, physician and policy expert Dr Ben Maruthappu MBE. Its Advisory Board is chaired by Sir David Behan, the former CEO of the Care Quality Commission.
About the Role

Job Description

Are you caring and reliable?

Do you want a job that fits around your life, with guaranteed hours and no concerns about redundancy? If you drive (car, motorbike, or moped), we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant at APEX, you will make a real difference in people's lives. You'll support clients with everyday tasks like getting washed and dressed, having breakfast, going shopping, doing housework, enjoying day trips, and, most importantly, providing companionship. This is a rewarding role where you are paid to help others feel safe, cared for, and happy.

Hours:

We offer flexible hours tailored to your availability. You will be required to work other weekend. Shifts are available between 7am – 10:30pm, and we can accommodate morning or evening preferences.

  • Early mornings? You could work 7am to 10am and have the rest of your day free.
  • Evenings? Working from 6pm to 10pm could be perfect if you have small children or other commitments.
  • Full-time positions are also available.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with daily tasks such as personal care, dressing, and meals.
  • Support with light household duties, such as cleaning, shopping, and tidying.
  • Provide companionship and social interaction.
  • Assist clients with outings, day trips, and hobbies.

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed hour contracts – Enjoy peace of mind with a stable income.
  • Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour, including travel time enhancement and petrol allowance (petrol allowance element also tax free) with higher rates for bank holidays and Christmas.
  • 28 days pro-rata paid holiday, with additional leave after 5 years of service.
  • Full uniform and training provided.
  • Mobile phone for work use.
  • Enhanced PPE (masks, gloves, aprons, face shield, and sanitiser) provided for your safety.
  • Yearly pay rise – We believe in rewarding hard work and commitment.

Requirements:

  • Driving Licence: Required (car, motorbike, or moped).
  • No prior care experience needed – our first-class training will ensure you have the skills and confidence to start the role.
  • Ability to pass a DBS check and provide references.

Work Setting:

This is a homecare role, where you'll travel to clients' homes in the community. You must be comfortable working independently while following care plans and adhering to health and safety guidelines.

We're Looking for People Who Are:

  • Caring, compassionate, and reliable.
  • Flexible and willing to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Comfortable working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Able to drive (car, motorbike, or moped).

Job Types:

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking

Rolled up pay rate


B270
  • Department: Community Care
  • Branch: Hastings
  • Compensation: GBP 15.5 - GBP 15.25 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    Personal careCompanionshipHousehold dutiesDrivingTime managementCommunicationHealth and safetyCare planning
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Guaranteed hour contractsCompetitive payPetrol allowance28 days pro-rata paid holidayFull uniformTraining providedMobile phoneEnhanced PPEYearly pay rise
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Care Assistant will support clients with daily living tasks such as personal care, dressing, meals, and light household chores. They will also provide companionship and assist clients with outings, hobbies, and social interaction.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    1340
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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