Summary
Location
Shrewsbury
Salary
$0k - $0k (GBP)
Type
part-time
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About this role
Company Description
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
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.
Qualifications
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
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
Guaranteed hours available
Flexible weekend scheduling
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
Other facts
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.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing practical support and companionship to older adults in their homes, including emotional reassurance, personal care, medication prompts, and assistance with daily routines and outings. Care Professionals will also assist with meal preparation and light household tasks during consistent Saturday afternoon and evening visits.
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