Care Assistant (Weekends) – Shrewsbury, UK
- Part-time
- Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2025
Company Description
Home Instead is 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 Care Professionals 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