Home Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading provider of non-medical care is seeking compassionate Care Professionals in Shrewsbury. This role includes companionship, meal prep, and personal care for elderly clients. Flexible hours, full training provided, and competitive pay of £12.60 to £13.60 per hour, with additional perks.

Benefits

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Paid mileage, travel time, and waiting time

Free Care Certificate + paid training

Flexible shifts

Employee Support Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training provided.
• Reliable transport required.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to clients.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support clients with appointments and errands.

Skills

Caring attitude

Job description

Company Description

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. 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

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

• No uniform

• 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 [e-mail]

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.