Care Assistant - Much Wenlock

Job description

Job DetailsJob Title: Care Assistant

Location: Much Wenlock

Contract: Full‐Time, Part‐Time, Flexible

Salary: £13.45 per hour (weekdays), £13.80 per hour (weekends) + paid travel time & mileage (40p per mile). Enhanced rate time and a half at bank holidays. On‐call support, sleep‐in & waking nights available.

Requirement: Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle; right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Provide personal and dementia care to older people in their own homes.

Assist with medication management and health checks.

Support clients with daily activities, including shopping, appointments, and social outings.

Ensure safety and well‐being of clients, following care plans and protocols.

Maintain accurate care records and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.

Participate in regular training and development sessions.

Qualifications

Right to work in the UK.

UK driving licence, ability to obtain 'Business use' car insurance.

Access to a personal vehicle.

Previous care experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage.

Daily shift stability with early, evening, and weekend shifts.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training funded by the company.

Career progression opportunities and fully funded Care Certificate.

Paid DBS check and free uniform.

Living Wage Foundation employer status.

Paid holiday, sick pay scheme, and pension entitlement.

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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