Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Flexible hours

Mileage allowance

Bank holiday pay

Company pension

Salary reviews & bonus

Holiday entitlement

Staff car loan

Job summary

Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest is recruiting a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant to provide thoughtful, practical support to people living with dementia and reassurance to their families. If you are patient, dependable and passionate about making everyday life better for others, we would like to hear from you.

This home-based role involves visiting clients in their own homes across Harlow and Epping Forest. We offer flexible hours (full time or part time) with shifts such as 7-3, 3-9, and 9-3.

Qualifications

• Shows kindness, patience and respect in all interactions.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Communicates clearly and keeps accurate care records.
• Follows care plans, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality.
• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
• Has the right to work in the UK and can complete recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred dementia support at clients' homes.
• Adapt communication to each individual and their family.
• Assist with daily living activities and medications as trained.
• Travel between client visits in the Harlow and Epping area.
• Record observations and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Clear communication

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

Hours:

Full time /Part Time

Location: Home care visits across Harlow, Epping and surrounding areasPay: 16 Ph *Contract and hours: Part Time /Full Time Working pattern: 7-3 pm , 3-9 pm, 9am-3 pm

Who we are

At Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest, we support people to live safely and comfortably in their own homes, with care that respects their dignity, choices and independence.

Our dementia care focuses on the person behind the diagnosis: their life story, familiar routines, relationships and the things that matter to them.

We are recruiting a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant to provide thoughtful, practical support to people living with dementia and reassurance to their families. If you are patient, dependable and passionate about making everyday life better for others, we would like to hear from you.

What We Expect From a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant

Compassionate, Person-Centred Dementia Support

You will build trusting relationships, adapt your communication and help each person feel heard, understood and respected.

Your role will include:

• Working with families, senior carers and supervisors to provide consistent care.
• Supporting familiar routines and offering calm reassurance when someone feels confused or anxious.
• Assisting with washing, dressing, toileting and continence care while protecting dignity and privacy.
• Preparing meals and encouraging eating and drinking in line with individual care plans.
• Supporting medication tasks within your training, assessed competence and agreed care plan.
• Encouraging meaningful activities, companionship and safe access to the community.
• Supporting mobility and helping people do as much as possible for themselves.
• Recognising changes in wellbeing, recording observations and promptly reporting concerns.

The Qualities and Experience We Are Looking For

• We are looking for someone who:
• Shows kindness, patience and respect, including during difficult moments.
• Has experience supporting people living with dementia and is willing to develop their specialist skills.
• Communicates clearly and keeps accurate care records.
• Follows care plans, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Is reliable, organised and comfortable working independently with team support.
• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle for home visits.
• Has the right to work in the UK and can complete the required recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits of Working With Caremark

Make a meaningful difference in your local community while developing your career in home care.

Our benefits include:

• Paid training to develop your care knowledge and practical skills.
• Career progression opportunities within Caremark.
• Flexible working patterns, subject to available shifts and client needs.
• Mileage allowance for eligible work journeys.
• Enhanced bank holiday pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual salary reviews and performance bonus arrangements.
• Holiday entitlement, proportionate to your working pattern.
• Access to staff welfare and company car loan schemes, subject to eligibility and scheme terms.

About This Home Care Role in Harlow & Epping Forest

This is a community-based dementia care role involving visits to clients in their own homes. You will travel between appointments and provide support tailored to each person’s needs.

Travel area: Harlow area Mainly Mileage rate: 35 pDementia training and supervisionClosing date: Ongoing

Key Takeaways

• Caremark Harlow & Epping Forest seeks a Dementia Specialist Care Assistant to support clients in their homes.
• Candidates must show compassion, communicate effectively, and have experience with dementia care.
• The role offers flexible hours, paid training, and opportunities for career progression within the community.
• Applicants should hold a valid driving licence and must complete recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Dementia Specialist Care Assistant Jobs in Harlow & Epping ForestDo you offer Sponsorships ?

Due to higher demand , we have temporality hold off offering sponsorships for new application . On a positive note we offer part time for applicants with existing right to work status.

I am an international student with permission to work part-time. Can I apply?

You may apply if your immigration conditions allow this work and your availability matches our shifts. Any offer depends on suitable part-time hours being available and a satisfactory right-to-work check.Please provide evidence of your permitted working hours, official course term dates and any other employment. Your total hours across employers must remain within your permitted limit.

Can I work more hours during university holidays?

This depends on your immigration conditions and your course’s official vacation dates. We will check these before agreeing additional hours. Permission to work more hours does not automatically allow you to fill a permanent full-time vacancy.

Do I need dementia care experience?

Experience supporting people living with dementia is desirable for this specialist role. Tell us about any relevant employment, training or family caring experience. We will assess your suitability and any training needs during recruitment.

Do I need to drive?

Yes. This community-based role involves travelling between clients’ homes across Harlow and Epping Forest. You need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for work journeys.

Are flexible working hours available?

We discuss availability during recruitment and agree working patterns around client needs and available shifts. Please tell us which mornings, evenings and weekends you can reliably work.

What checks are required before I start?

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and verification of your right to work in the UK. We also assess your experience and suitability for the role.