Caremark Ltd
Dorchester: Care Assistant
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Care Assistant – Weymouth & West Dorset
About the Role
At Caremark Weymouth, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting some of Dorset’s most vulnerable residents. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a positive impact on someone’s life—whether at home, in the community, or during respite care.
Our award-winning team (nominated for "Best in Midlands" at National Care Awards) provides outstanding training, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth. Make a difference while developing a fulfilling and sociable career.
Key Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide compassionate, personalised support to users in their own homes, ensuring they maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life. Key tasks include:
- Daily living assistance (e.g., shopping, meal prep, cleaning)
- Personal and domestic care (support with bathing, dressing, mobility)
- Medication reminders and prompts for medication management
- Social engagement (encouraging leisure activities, outings)
- Assisting with respite care as needed
- Community support (facilitating visits to clubs, appointments, etc.)
- Social care and companionship tailored to each individual’s needs
Your role will evolve daily, rewarding you with the satisaction of building genuine relationships with users.
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Essential Requirements
- Must own and have a valid UK driving licence (use of a personal vehicle is required)
- UK Work Authority (proof available upon request)
- A passionate, empathic approach to caring—no formal qualifications needed as we offer comprehensive training
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends
Nice-to-Have
- Experience in care work (we welcome beginners and professionals with years of experience)
- Confidence in supporting people with varied needs
- Basic first aid knowledge (not essential, but useful)
Why Join Caremark?
Becoming a Caremark Crew Member Entitles You To:
✅ Fully comprehensive training – in-house induction and ongoing upskilling ✅ Promotion opportunities – grow into senior care roles ✅ Competitive pay – £11.70 - £17/hour (with progression to Level 2 & 3 qualifications) ✅ recipes to save at weekends ** ✅ Blue Light Discount Scheme card (transport, leisure, shopping) ✅ Refer a Friend Bonus – unlock rewards by introducing new recruits ✅ Ongoing mentorship and supportive colleague network ✅ Listening-friendly work environment – structured training and supervision ✅ Employer-funded level 3 Health & Social Care qualification support (as seen below)
"I joined Caremark completely inexperienced in care. Their training built my confidence and helped me exceed expectations. Now, I’m studying for my Level 3 in Health & Social Care—Caremark sacrifrices their training so much that it’s paid off hugely for my career." — One of our valued Caremark Weymouth Care Workers
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✅ flexible daytime care hours – tailor shifts to suit you ✅ Regular customers – build meaningful relationships over time ✅ We’ll arrange your shifts and training – no unexpected scheduling struggles ✅ 4 weeks’+ annual leave (pro rata for part-time) ✅ Internal communication line with weekly team meetings
How to Apply
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📝 Optional CV upload (max. 3MB) ✅ "I am eligible to work in the UK" ✅ "I have a valid UK driving licence and own a vehicle"
How We Verify:
We process all applications securely, subject to eligibility in line with UK immigration law. Caremark holds the right to reject applicants without workplace documents proving eligibility.
Great news! Caremark Weymouth offers training from scratch—we’ll support you whether you’re looking for part-time hours to progress into a long-term role.
Relocating or based in Greater Dorset? Even if you don’t live nearby, some positions offer gymnasium, flex-served or completely staggered trips out to suit you. Get in touch today!
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