Weekend Care Professional — Saturday Afternoons & Evenings | Local Visits
1. Part-time
2. Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2026
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 — 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.
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
£12.60 – £13.60 per hour (higher rates with completed NVQ levels)
Paid travel and wait time
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
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