Job Title
Care Assistant - Weekend
Location
Shrewsbury
Contract
Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible
Salary
£13.80 per hour (weekends) + travel time & mileage
Key Requirements
* UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
* Own vehicle required; business‑use car insurance must be obtainable
* Right to work in the UK
* Suitable DBS check (paid by employer)
* Full driving licence and access to vehicle mandatory at all times
Key Benefits
* Enhanced rate of pay on bank holidays (time and a half)
* Paid travel time and mileage at 40p per mile
* Flexible working hours and on‑call support
* Sleep‑in and waking nights available
* Comprehensive induction, training and mentoring paid at the usual hourly rate
* Free DBS check and uniform
* Pay for DAS training, apprenticeships and accredited courses such as Mental Health First Aid, Hydration, Medication, Dysphagia, Dementia and Parkinson's Care
* Paid holiday, sick pay scheme and pension entitlement
* Living Wage Foundation employer
* Culture of inclusiveness, recognition and fair remuneration
Mission
Radfield Home Care specialises in personalised, private care for older people in their own homes. Our mission is to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience and to enable our clients to live their best life for as long as possible.
Responsibilities
* Care for older people in their own homes, providing personal, medication and dementia care
* Assist with daily activities such as shopping, transporting and general support
* Work in a supportive, positive and flexible environment, both weekdays and weekends
Qualifications
* No previous care experience required; all training provided
* Experience in caregiver, care assistant, support worker or similar roles is a plus
* Right to work in the UK and valid driving licence with vehicle access
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