Job description
Job TitleCare Assistant
LocationMuch Wenlock
ContractFull‐Time, Part‐Time, Flexible
Salary£13.45 per hour (weekdays), £13.80 per hour (weekends) plus travel time and mileage
Key Requirements
Right to work in the UK
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Ability to obtain business‐use car insurance
No sponsorship required.
Possibility of Previous Care ExperiencePrevious experience in caregiving roles is an advantage but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Provide personal, care and support for older people in their own homes.
Accompany clients to appointments, shops, and community events.
Assist with medication reminders and administration where appropriate.
Support personal care, including hygiene and eating.
Provide dementia and specialist care as needed.
Maintain accurate care records and report any concerns.
Encourage independence and promote wellbeing.
Offer companionship and emotional support.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Enhanced rate on bank holidays (time and a half).
On‐call support, sleep‐in, and waking nights available.
Comprehensive induction and training programme, fully paid.
Paid for DBS check and travel time.
Paid mileage at 40p per mile.
Flexible working hours and weekend premium.
Pension scheme and paid holidays.
Living Wage Foundation employer.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Oswestry
- 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
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