Care Assistant - Church Stretton

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Church Stretton

Contract: Full‐time, Part‐time, Flexible

Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekdays), £13.80 per hour (weekends) + travel time & mileage

Key Requirements

Full driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Right to work in the UK.

Business‐use car insurance acceptable.

No sponsorship requests accepted.

Key Benefits

Competitive hourly rates with weekend premium.

Paid travel time and mileage (40p per mile).

Enhanced rate on bank holidays (time and a half).

On‐call support and split‐shifts such as sleep‐in and waking nights available.

Comprehensive induction, mentoring and training, including the Care Certificate, paid at normal hourly rate.

Paid salary for DBS checks and ongoing training (e.g., Mental Health First Aid, Dementia Care).

Work‐life balance with flexible hours and firm start‐and‐end times.

Company‐paid holiday, sick pay and pension entitlements.

Employee recognition and career‐progression plans.

ResponsibilitiesYou will support older adults in their own homes, assisting with daily activities such as:

Running the weekly shop and other errands.

Providing medication support.

Delivering personal and dementia care.

Helping clients maintain independence and quality of life.

Qualifications & Experience

No previous care experience required – full training and induction are provided.

Previous experience in roles such as caregiver, care worker, support worker, or healthcare assistant is welcomed.

Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to obtain vehicle insurance suitable for business use.

We invite committed, caring and enthusiastic individuals to apply and join our team of care professionals.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Shrewsbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English