Care Professional

Home Instead Senior Care; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local caregiver service in Shrewsbury is seeking compassionate individuals to support older adults in their homes on Sunday mornings. No prior experience is necessary as full training is provided. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, medication prompts, and light household tasks. Paid rates range from £12.60 to £13.60 per hour, with options for additional hours and training opportunities available.

Benefits

Paid training from day one

Paid travel and wait time

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable.
• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with personal care and morning routines.
• Support with medication and mobility.

Job description

Company Description

Home Instead Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem is recruiting compassionate, reliable people to support older adults in their own homes on Sunday mornings. With minimum 1-hour visits, you’ll have the time to provide proper, person-centred care and build genuine relationships — not rushed, task-only calls.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Unrushed, relationship-led visits

• Consistent Sunday morning hours

• Paid training from day one

• Clear development and qualification pathways

• Supportive local office team

This position requires reliable local travel between client visits, so applications are invited from candidates living within our immediate service area only.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Provide practical support and companionship, including:

• Companionship and emotional reassurance

• Personal care and morning routines

• Medication prompts/support (where required)

• Mobility support and safe moving assistance

• Breakfast preparation and light household tasks

Qualifications

No Experience Needed — Full Training Provided

You’ll receive structured induction, shadowing, and ongoing support, plus opportunities to grow:

• Paid mandatory training

• Structured induction and mentoring

• Option for accredited Dementia Care training

• Option for accredited End of Life Care training

• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications

• Opportunities to increase hours and progress

Pay & Benefits

• £12.60 – £13.60 per hour (higher rates with completed NVQ levels)

• Paid travel and wait time

• 35p per mile mileage

• Guaranteed hours available

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• On-call support and open-door management

Sunday Morning Hours

• Reliable weekly shifts

• Ideal alongside other work or commitments

• Option to add additional weekend or weekday hours over time

Simple Next Steps

• Apply online or call 01743 387650 for an informal chat

• Short screening call and interview

• Safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, Right to Work)

• Paid training and shadowing

• Start with full office support