Home Care Assistant

Home Instead; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care community seeks compassionate Care Professionals in Shrewsbury, offering flexible shifts, comprehensive training, and career progression. You will support clients with companionship, personal care, and daily errands. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Free Care Certificate and ongoing training

Paid mileage, travel time, and waiting time

Flexible shifts

Doubling pay on Bank Holidays

Employee Support Programme

Genuine career progression

Community of Care Professionals

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training will be provided.
• Reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support clients with daily tasks.
• Assist with errands and personal care.
• Conduct minimum 1-hour visits.

Skills

Caring attitude

Job description

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Looking for a meaningful job this summer? Or ready to start right now?

Whether you’re a student back home for the holidays, between jobs, or simply wanting to do something that actually makes a difference—this is your moment.

We’re looking for warm, compassionate people to join our team of Care Professionals. With flexible hours, full training, and a team that truly supports one another, it’s more than just a job—it’s a purpose.

What you might get up to as a Care Professional:

Companionship – sharing stories, laughs, and maybe a game of Scrabble or two

Out and about – popping to appointments, shops, or even just a stroll in the sunshine

Meal prep – whether it’s a quick sandwich or a home-cooked meal

Tidy ups – helping with some light housework

Personal care – supporting our clients to feel fresh, clean and comfortable

What we can offer you:

£12.60/£13.60 per hour (weekdays/weekends – increases with every NVQ level achieved)

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Paid mileage, travel time, and waiting time

Flexible shifts – tell us when you’re available!

Free Care Certificate + ongoing paid training

Employee Support Programme

Genuine career progression

A community of like-minded Care Professionals

Minimum 1-hour visits – because rushing care just isn’t our thing

Qualifications

No experience needed—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
What we do need is:

A caring attitude

Your own reliable transport (to get to our clients and help with errands/appointments)

Willingness to work some alternate weekends (we believe in continuity of care)

Additional Information

If you're interested in joining us or finding out more, click 'apply' now, or get in touch with us directly via01743 387650or at

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Insteadis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This role is subject to DBS-enhanced disclosure.

Please notethat we do require you to have yourown reliable transportto get to and from our client's homes and to help with essential journeys such as medical appointments and shopping.

Home Instead do not provide working visas for overseas candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK.