Cera Central Scotland

18/10/2025

This Menopause Awareness Day we're encouraging our carers who might be experiencing symptoms to look after their wellbeing.💜

Giving a thought to self-care can always be helpful and what's often recommended to tackle menopause symptoms is 'lifestyle medicine' - looking after your sleep, diet, exercise and stress awareness.

And if being told to look after your sleep, diet, exercise and stress gives you anger management issues, we hear you! It's not going to solve everything, but it may help.🙂

Take a look at our blog 10 wellbeing tips for care assistants for general guidance, and tips on sleep and staying active. https://bit.ly/47JmzAk

15/10/2025

Meet Maureen 💜
At 73, Maureen is a shining example of how life experience and a desire to help others can lead to a deeply fulfilling career later in life. After two decades in customer care at BT, Maureen embarked on a second chapter, discovering her true calling as a care assistant with Cera at our Halton branch. Her story demonstrates the value that individuals over 50 bring to the care sector, and how rewarding it can be.

💬"It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever done, I get a lot out of it, knowing the people on my round are being looked after.”

Read more about Maureen's inspiring journey and how she found her true calling! https://bit.ly/47c6t2A

10/10/2025

A gentle reminder for our team this 💜
Caring can be an emotionally challenging job.

And it can hit carers and branch staff hard when a much-loved client is receiving end-of-life care, or dies. If you've experienced bereavement recently, read our blog about coping with grief when caring ends. https://bit.ly/48uuxhs Look after yourselves, and each other.

08/10/2025

Exciting news for our carers using Care Friends!

From 15th September to 30th November, you can earn your rewards faster than ever with our Care Friends 🍂Autumn Boost🍂

Here’s what’s new:

💸£100 bonus when your referral starts work (usually £50)
💸💸£380 awarded at 3 months (instead of £430 at 6 months)*

💸💸💸Total reward stays at £500 but you get it quicker 😀

Don’t miss out – Our 🍂Autumn Boost🍂 is only available for referrals made between 15th September and 30th November 2025.

*subject to referral passing probation. Historical referrals awaiting payout remain on the 6 month payout structure.

💁Haven't registered for Care Friends yet? It's easy! And by sharing a job from the Care Friends app you:

💰 Earn up to £500 for each person you refer to work with us.
💰 Earn points to convert to cash from the moment you share a job. 1 point = £1
💰 Share a job in 3 clicks - via SMS, Whatsapp, email, your page, in Facebook groups, via email & more!

Any queries, speak to your branch or ask Martha the chatbot on your Cera app🤖

06/10/2025

One of our service users was able to attend her granddaughters wedding with the help of one of out care assistants, Margaret Hendry.
Janette Mackin had been telling Margaret about her Granddaughter's wedding and how she would love to go but did not want to trouble her family as she knew the pressures on them. Mags kindly offered to assist Janette to the wedding where they both had a wonderful day. Janette was very happy that Mags could help and she was able to attend the wedding.

06/10/2025

As this week combines National Work-Life Week and International Week of Happiness at Work, what better time to share some comments Cera carers have shared in their reviews on Indeed?
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Flexible working is one of the attractive things about working in care, whether you prefer an early start, or to work evenings and weekends around family commitments, many of our care assistant roles provide the flexibility needed for a good work-life balance. 😀

Find flexible roles near you now ➡️ https://ceracare.fountain.com/ceracare/apply/care-assistant-north-lanarkshire-branch-r1b108j1?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=organic



All quotes from Indeed reviews June-September 2025

01/10/2025

The theme of International Day of Older Persons this year is building belonging - to highlight the vital role that social connections play in enriching lives.

💜 Our carers know how important social interaction is as part of a care visit. Sometimes, our carers might be the only people a service user sees that day.

Read our blog: How Carer Conversations are Combating Loneliness to discover the impact of loneliness on overall health and why a simple chat can help.https://bit.ly/4mJFSj4

22/09/2025

💜 Ready for your next chapter?💜

At Cera we're happy to retrain people over 50 to become carers.
No care experience is necessary - just bring your life experience and transferable skills!
We're hiring now in in Bellshill, Coatbridge, Wishaw, Cumbernauld, Lanark, Motherwell, Bathgate, Carluke, Whitburn and surrounding areas

💡 A driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work is essential.
💰 £12.60-£12.70

Could a second career in care be for you, or someone you know? Apply now 👉 https://ceracare.fountain.com/ceracare/apply/care-assistant-north-lanarkshire-branch-r1b108j1?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=organic

21/09/2025

September is World Alzheimer's Month, a time to increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease. According to The Alzheimers Society UK, dementia is the UK's biggest killer, so it can affect anyone, and it devastates lives. 💙

At Cera, our incredible carers are on the front line, providing compassionate support every day, and helping to increase awareness and reduce stigma. 💜

Here’s a timely reminder of the 4 R's of Dementia Care: Reassure, Reconsider, Redirect, and Relax. ⬇️

This World Alzheimer’s Month, let’s educate ourselves and others. Awareness is key to ensuring that those struggling know they are not alone.

👉Read our blog for more on how to support someone with Alzheimer's. https://bit.ly/47eh4M1

18/09/2025

https://ceracare.co.uk/jobs/field-care-supervisor-bathgate-eh48-1hh/8173

For anyone who may be interested.

Position: Field Care SupervisorReporting to: Registered Manager Location: Central Scotland (EH48 1HH)Contract Type: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: £27,000 per annumAbout the role:We are looking for a passionate Field Care Supervisor to become an ambassador for Cera and an extension of our family. You'...

15/09/2025

It's Professional Care Workers Week.💙

Professional care workers are skilled professionals and at Cera we have clear progression pathways for a career in care.

But what are the different types of care and care roles available in the UK? 🤔

Take a look at our blog to find out! https://bit.ly/4nnhmFL

12/09/2025

Sunday is 🌍World Atopic Eczema Day, a day to raise awareness of a condition that is more than dry skin, and can affect people's lives significantly.

Every day our carers are in people's homes delivering personal care, which often includes looking after clients' skin.💜

❓Did you know that medications like creams and ointments applied topically can be prescribed in a special measure called a fingertip unit?

Flick through our mini-guide to learn more!👉