Care Professional

Company Description

Home Instead Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem is hiring Saturday Morning Care Professionals for local home visits with older adults. Paid training, accredited development pathways, and real career progression available.

Minimum 1-hour visits mean no rushing — just safe, person-centred care and genuine companionship.

Job Description

Provide practical support and companionship, including:

• Companionship and emotional reassurance

• Personal care and daily routines

• Medication prompts/support (where required)

• Mobility support and short outings

• Meal preparation and light household tasks

Qualifications

No Experience Needed — Full Training Provided

You’ll receive structured induction and ongoing support, with development options including:

• Accredited Dementia Care training (optional pathway)

• Accredited End of Life Care training (optional pathway)

• Funded Health & Social Care qualifications

• Shadowing and continuous skills development

• Clear progression opportunities with a supportive office team

Additional Information

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

• Paid travel and wait time

• 35p per mile mileage

• Paid mandatory training

• Guaranteed hours available

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Responsive on-call and open-door management support

Saturday Morning Hours

• Consistent weekend morning work

• Ideal alongside other commitments

• Option to expand hours over time if desire

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 support from the office team