Care Assistants Thanet and Canterbury
Caremark
£14.50 per hour
Thanet and Canterbury
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Caremark
Caremark is a care group. They operate care homes and provide home care services.
Job description from Caremark
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Full TimeBenefits:
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT OFFER OVERSEAS SPONSORSHIP AT THE MOMENT
£14.50 for each hour of care delivered
Holiday pay
5.6 weeks holiday per year
Comprehensive induction and introductory training
No experience required
Competitive mileage payments
Free uniform(s)
Progression opportunities
Specialist training
Pension Scheme
Join Our Team of Care Assistants in Thanet and Canterbury
Unlock a Life-Changing Career in Domiciliary Care – Join Caremark Today!Imagine a job where every day you have an opportunity to change lives, forge unbreakable bonds, and leave a lasting mark on your community—all while growing into the best version of yourself. At Caremark, we’re not just offering a role as a Care Assistant; we’re inviting you to embark on a profoundly rewarding journey in domiciliary care. No experience? That’s no barrier! We equip you with a first-class induction and training program, setting you up for success from day one. Plus, enjoy competitive mileage payments, free uniforms, a solid pension scheme, and a clear path to advancement with specialized training tailored to fuel your ambition.
We’re searching for heartfelt, driven individuals ready to redefine what it means to care. Step into a career where your compassion becomes a superpower, and your growth is our mission. Apply now to join our unstoppable Caremark team and become a cornerstone of your community!
Why Domiciliary Care? Here Are 6 Irresistible Reasons to Say Yes:- Forge Bonds That Last a Lifetime:
As a home care hero, you’ll weave yourself into the heart of your clients’ lives. Regular visits turn you into a trusted confidant and a beacon of comfort—creating connections that enrich both their world and yours. - Be the Change They Need:
Your hands-on support—whether it’s personal care, medication assistance, or a warm conversation—unlocks independence and dignity for those you serve. You’re not just helping; you’re rewriting their story. - Feel the Power of Gratitude:
The heartfelt thanks from clients and their families will hit you right in the soul. Every “thank you” is a reminder that your work isn’t just valued—it’s cherished. - Embrace the Adventure of Every Day:
No two shifts are alike. From meeting vibrant personalities with incredible stories to tackling unique care challenges, this is a role that keeps your mind sharp and your spirit alive. - Grow Beyond Your Wildest Dreams:
Domiciliary care is a masterclass in life. You’ll master cutting-edge caregiving skills, unravel the mysteries of diverse medical needs, and learn to connect with anyone, anywhere—building a toolkit for life. - Become a Community Legend:
You’re not just a care assistant—you’re a lifeline. By keeping families united and clients thriving at home, you’ll see the ripple effect of your work strengthen the very heart of your community.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a calling that pays you back in ways money can’t measure—fulfillment, purpose, and pride. The emotional and professional rewards of domiciliary care don’t just add up—they multiply.
Take the Leap Today! Apply to become a Caremark Care Assistant and ignite a career that lights up lives—starting with your own. Your community is waiting for you!
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Caremark pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
75% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Caremark pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
75% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do care assistants at Caremark get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Caremark pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Caremark do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
81% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Caremark?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 89% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 11% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do care assistants at Caremark worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Good
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Caremark get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
77% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for care assistants at Caremark to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Caremark?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
68% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Caremark managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
71% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Caremark?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
46% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do care assistants work the same number they are contracted for at Caremark?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
76% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Caremark feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Caremark get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
70% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Caremark?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Caremark enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
86% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do care assistants at Caremark recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Good
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Most people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Caremark?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are care assistants given support to progress at Caremark?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do care assistants think Caremark head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Caremark is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Caremark employees say about their job
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Best thing
I just ❤️my job lowkey attached ahahahhaha
Worst thing
smelly bums
Carer at Caremark, November 2022
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Best thing
My clients are delightful and l find it very rewarding. Clients are always pleased to see you.
Worst thing
Lack of travel time between clients. Apologising for the Company for not communicating with clients about any changes to calls.
Carer at Caremark, May 2022
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