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School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits
part-time•Shrewsbury•$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

Shrewsbury

Salary

$0k - $0k (GBP)

Type

part-time

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Company Description

Home Instead Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem is recruiting caring, reliable people to support older adults in their own homes during school holidays. This is flexible, meaningful work with minimum 1-hour visits — giving you time to provide proper, person-centred support and companionship.

Perfect if you want short-term, flexible work that genuinely makes a difference.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This school holiday role particularly suits:

  • Parents and carers available while children are off school

  • Students home from college or university

  • Teaching assistants and school staff on break

  • People with flexible or seasonal availability

  • Anyone wanting to try care work before committing longer term

No previous care experience is required.

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 conversation

  • Personal care and daily routines

  • Medication prompts/support (where required)

  • Mobility support and short outings

  • Meal preparation and light household tasks

All visits are planned and supported by the office team.

Qualifications

Training & Development — No Experience Needed

You’ll be fully supported with:

  • Paid induction and mandatory training

  • Shadowing with experienced Care Professionals

  • Ongoing support and supervision

  • Option to continue beyond school holidays if you enjoy the role

  • Pathways into accredited Dementia and End of Life Care training

  • Support towards recognised Health & Social Care qualifications

Additional Information

Pay & Benefits

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

  • Paid travel and wait time

  • 35p per mile mileage

  • Flexible holiday scheduling

  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Friendly, responsive local management support

Simple Next Steps

  1. Apply online or call 01743 387650 for an informal chat

  2. Short screening call and interview

  3. Safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, Right to Work)

  4. Paid training and shadowing

  5. Start holiday-period work with full support

  • Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2026

    • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Companionship,Personal Care,Medication Support,Mobility Support,Meal Preparation,Household Tasks

    About Home Instead

    As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind.

    With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.

    Team size: 201-500 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Individual and Family Services

    What you'll do

    • The role involves providing practical support and companionship to older adults in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication prompts, mobility support, and light household tasks.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does Home Instead pay for a School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits?

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    What does a School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits do at Home Instead?

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    Why join Home Instead as a School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits?

    Home Instead is a leading Individual and Family Services company. The School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits role offers competitive compensation.

    Is the School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits position at Home Instead remote?

    The School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits position at Home Instead is based in Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the School Holiday Care Professional — Flexible Work with Purpose | Paid Training | Local Visits position at Home Instead?

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