Weekend Care Professional — Saturday Afternoons & Evenings | Local Visits

Home Instead; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,357 - 18,735; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid travel time

Ongoing support from management

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Home Instead in Shrewsbury is seeking Weekend Care Professionals for Saturday afternoons and evenings. This part-time position involves providing non-medical home care to older adults, supporting their independence and well-being.

No prior experience is necessary as all training will be provided, allowing you to assist with companionship, daily routines, and mobility support.

The role offers an hourly wage of £12.60 to £13.60, along with paid travel and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Reliable local travel required for visit consistency.
• No care experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support and companionship.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Plan and conduct Saturday afternoon and evening visits.

Skills

Companionship and emotional reassurance

Personal care and daily routines

Medication prompts/support

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Education

No previous care experience required

Accredited Dementia Care training (optional)

Accredited End of Life Care training (optional)

Job description

Weekend Care Professional — Saturday Afternoons & Evenings | Local Visits

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2026

Home Instead provides non-medical home care and companionship for older adults, helping people remain safe and independent at home. Our longer visits and unrushed approach allow Care Professionals to deliver high-quality support and meaningful companionship.

Home Instead Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem is recruiting caring, reliable people to support older adults in their own homes on Saturday afternoons and evenings. This is relationship-led care with minimum 1-hour visits — giving you time to provide safe, person-centred support and build genuine connections.

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 daily routines

Medication prompts/support (where required)

Mobility support and assistance with outings

Meal preparation and light household tasks

Saturday afternoon and evening visits are planned and consistent, supporting continuity for clients and reliable hours for you.

Training & Development — No Experience Required

No previous care experience is needed — full training is provided.

You will receive:

Structured induction and shadowing

Paid mandatory training

Ongoing supervision and skills support

Option to undertake accredited Dementia Care training

Option to undertake accredited End of Life Care training

Financial and educational support towards recognised Health & Social Care qualifications

Opportunities to increase hours and progress with us

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

Paid travel and wait time

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Responsive on-call support

Supportive management team with an open-door approach

Saturday Afternoon & Evening Hours

Consistent Saturday shifts

Ideal alongside other work or commitments

Option to expand into additional weekday or weekend hours over time

Next Steps — Simple Process

Apply online or call 01743 387650 for an informal chat

Short screening call and interview

Complete safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, Right to Work)

Attend paid training and shadowing

Start with ongoing support from the office team