Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Dorchester

Join Apex as a Care Assistant in Dorchester and help us transform social care by enabling more people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives in their own homes.

If you're kind, sociable, and love making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you. No experience is needed — full training is provided.

We’re recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support clients across Dorchester, Crossways, Maiden Newton, Charminster, and surrounding areas. You’ll need a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. Shifts are flexible and can include mornings, days, evenings, and nights, with every other weekend off to support work-life balance. You’ll be expected to work at least two evenings per week and alternate weekends.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone, and uniform
• Paid mileage between visits
• Access to BHN Extras benefits platform and Blue Light Card Scheme
• Discounts on driving lessons, fuel, insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire, and more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave
• Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs — 50% of salaried roles are filled internally
• Wellbeing support including EAP, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan, and eye care contributions
• £500 referral bonus through our Care Friends scheme

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you have professional experience, have cared for a loved one, or simply enjoy helping others, your compassion and kindness are exactly what we’re looking for. We’ll provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include personal care (continence support, washing, dressing), medication management, meal preparation, and domestic tasks. But your greatest impact will come from the companionship and reassurance you offer every day.

Cera Tech: Making Caring Easier

We’ve modernised homecare with technology that reduces admin, improves outcomes, and lets you focus on what matters most — caring. Our predictive tools and risk alerts help reduce hospital visits and fall risks, empowering you to deliver safer, more effective care.

If you're looking for a truly rewarding role where your presence brings comfort and joy, apply today.

Please note: This role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.