Care Assistant (Weekends) – Shrewsbury, UK

Home Instead Senior Care; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to provide weekend non-medical care and companionship for elderly clients in their homes. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care assistance, meal preparation, and light household tasks. No formal qualifications are required, but empathy, reliability, and a caring attitude are essential. A driving license is preferred. Flexible scheduling available.

Benefits

£12.60 per hour

Guaranteed hours

Paid travel & wait time

Paid mandatory training (£12/hr.)

24/7 employee assistance

Financial support for qualifications

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, just empathy, reliability, and a caring attitude.
• A driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support.
• Assist with personal care, medication, mobility, and outings.
• Prepare meals and support with light household tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Caring attitude

Job description

Company Description

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for adults. With minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CareProfessionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Home Instead is seeking compassionate, community-minded individuals to provide weekend non-medical care and companionship for older adults in their own homes.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support
• Assist with personal care, medication, mobility, and outings
• Prepare meals and support with light household tasks

What We Offer

• £12.60 per hour, with higher rates for completed NVQ levels
• Guaranteed hours
• Paid travel & wait time + 35p per mile
• Paid mandatory training (£12/hr.)
• 24/7 employee assistance and responsive on-call support
• Supportive management and an open-door policy
• Financial and educational support for health & social care qualifications

About Home Instead

• One-hour minimum visits
• Care is companionship-focused, matching staff with clients based on shared interests
• Committed to staff well-being and high-quality, personalized care

For more information, applicants can contact 01743 387650.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required, just empathy, reliability, and a caring attitude. A driving license is preferred.

Additional Information

• Weekend work with flexible scheduling
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Role requires DBS enhanced disclosure