Care Assistant

Become a Hero in Your Community. Join Cera as a community carer in Midlothian.

Join our mission in Scotland to help our clients live independently in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you have experience as a

care assistant or are brand new to the sector, we can offer you the perfect role as a

carer. No experience is required - just a big heart and a desire to help others.

Why Join Our Community?

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Stability & Balance

Current availability is 7am-2pm and 3pm or 4pm-10pm. You'll usually have every other weekend off for a healthy work-life balance.

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Pay Structure

Shifts are paid on a Block Hourly Pay basis, which includes travel between clients.

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Mileage

Paid mileage between visits at 40p a mile.

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Travel Time

Travel time is paid.

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Financial Rewards

Enhanced bank holiday rates, holiday pay, and a pension scheme.

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Professional Kit

Free PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform provided.

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BHN Extras

Access to our premium benefits platform for thousands of discounts on high street shopping and travel.

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Blue Light Card

Eligibility for the national discount scheme for frontline workers.

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Travel Savings

Exclusive discounts on fuel, car insurance, and vehicle maintenance.

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Career Development

Industry-leading development pathways, including SVQs, with various growth routes available.

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Family First

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

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Complete Wellbeing

Employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, and an eye care scheme.

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Menopause Accredited Employer

We provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause. We are currently the only accredited care provider in the UK.

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Referral Bonus

Earn £400 per referral through our

Care Friends scheme.

The Role

Supporting clients in Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Mayfield, Easthouses, Pathhead, and surrounding areas, this is a community-based role. You will assist with personal care, medication, and meals, visiting people in their own homes and travelling between client visits. For this role, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

Your role is powered by

Cera Tech — our predictive technology that reduces admin and helps prevent hospitalisations, so you can focus on caring.

With flexible shifts available across mornings, days, evenings, and nights, plus every other weekend off, we aim to support a positive work-life balance.

Registration & Requirements

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Registration

In Scotland, all care staff register with the SSSC. You must maintain your registration and work towards your SVQ2 (funded by Cera; SVQ registration fee is payable by the employee).

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Right to Work

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.