Care Apprenticeships

Care Assistant Apprentice

Start your career in care and discover where it could take you

As a Care Assistant Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience supporting people in your local community and work towards a recognised care qualification.

You don't need to have worked in care before. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and genuine desire to make a difference to people's lives.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing friendly companionship and emotional support
• Helping customers with everyday routines
• Supporting with personal care in a respectful and dignified way
• Assisting with dressing and mobility
• Preparing meals and drinks
• Supporting customers with medication in line with your training and company procedures
• Helping with light household activities
• Encouraging independence rather than simply doing everything for someone
• Supporting customers to access their community and activities
• Observing changes in a customer's wellbeing and reporting concerns appropriately
• Keeping accurate care records
• Following individual care plans
• Communicating professionally with customers, families and colleagues
• Following safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and infection-control procedures
• Attending training, supervision and apprenticeship learning sessions

Most importantly, you'll take the time to get to know the people you support and help them continue living life in the way they choose.

What you'll learn

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll combine practical experience with structured learning.

You'll develop knowledge and skills in areas including:

• Person-centred care
• Communication
• Safeguarding
• Duty of care
• Equality, dignity and respect
• Health and safety
• Infection prevention and control
• Supporting independence
• Record keeping
• Professional working relationships
• Understanding different health and care needs
• Confidence when working with customers and families

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues while gradually building your knowledge and responsibilities.

Who we're looking for

Previous care experience isn't essential.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Kind and compassionate
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Patient and understanding
• Comfortable talking to people from different backgrounds
• Willing to learn
• Able to work as part of a team
• Respectful of people's choices, privacy and independence
• Keen to develop a long-term career

About The Role

Are you looking for more than just a job?

A Care Assistant Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience supporting people in your local community and work towards a recognised care qualification.

You don't need to have worked in care before. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and genuine desire to make a difference to people's lives.

You'll work alongside experienced members of our care team, developing the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to build a rewarding career in health and social care. One day a week will be spend remote learning.

And your apprenticeship could be just the beginning.

Rates of pay:

Aged 19 to 20: £10.85 per hour
Aged 21 and over: £12.71 per hour

Working pattern

Mon – Sun
Two shift patterns

Week 1: 7am – 3pm Mon – Friday (weekends off)
Week 2: 3pm – 11pm Mon, Wed, Friday, Sat, Sun (working weekend)

🚗 Learning to drive? Don't let that stop you applying!

Due to the nature of community care, we are looking for drivers with access to a vehicle. However, if you're currently learning to drive and have your driving test coming up, please tell us when you apply. If you've got the right attitude, compassion and enthusiasm for a career in care, we'd still really like to hear from you.

Caremark Pulborough and Horsham - working in partnership with the Chichester College Group

About The Company

Our mission is simple: to deliver excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social background, and to improve the quality of life of every person we support.

Our care helps people feel safe, happy and fulfilled in their own homes, with every visit enhanced by kindness, warmth and a genuine smile. Caring for and supporting others is at the heart of everything we do.

Caremark is a trusted home care provider known for high standards, exceptional people and real success stories. We support individuals from all walks of life to remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We currently care for over 7,000 customers across the UK, delivering more than 110,000 hours of home care each week.

Founded in 2005, Caremark was built on the passion and experience of our founder, Kevin Lewis. Today, under the leadership of David Glover, we continue to grow—providing high-quality home care, the Caremark way.

Company Culture

Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, growing from a single care home into a leading provider of comprehensive care services across the UK and Ireland.

Founded by Kevin Lewis, our journey has been shaped by innovation, high standards and an unwavering commitment to supporting people of all ages, abilities and circumstances. From the very beginning, quality and compassion have guided everything we do.

Caremark has always led the way introducing industry‑leading practices, expanding through a strong network of offices, and continually adapting our services to meet diverse care needs in both home and specialised residential settings.

Our reputation is built on decades of experience and a consistent focus on delivering care with professionalism, dignity and respect.

Caremark is also a great place to work. Our teams are part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation where people are encouraged to grow, develop and make a real difference to individuals, families and communities every day.

Company Benefits

Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Company employee App

Salary

£10.85 - £12.71 per hour