- Salary
- £12 – £14
- Location
- Shrewsbury
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Apr 18, 2026
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Care Assistants – Established Domiciliary Care Provider (Shrewsbury)
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–9pm (1-hour break), 5-day working week
Weekends: 1 in 2
Salary: £12.00 – £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Rural Shrewsbury (SY5)
Mileage: 40p per mile
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established domiciliary care provider based in rural Shrewsbury (SY5). With a stable client base of 88 service users, they are seeking warm, confident and committed Care Assistants to join their growing team.
This role involves supporting individuals in their own homes across rural areas, promoting independence, dignity and safety at all times.
Candidates with 2 years' experience in care are preferred. However, the service is also open to applicants who are keen, committed and genuinely motivated to start a long-term career in care.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing person‑centred care in service users' homes
- Supporting with personal care
- Meal preparation and light domestic tasks
- Medication prompting
- Companionship
- Ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date record keeping
- Supporting individuals to remain safe and independent in their community
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
- Must live in, or close to, the SY5 postcode
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Comfortable driving in rural locations
- Reliable, confident, and able to communicate well
- A naturally bubbly, caring and positive personality
- Ideally 2 years' experience in care (preferred but not essential for the right applicant)
What the Employer Offers
- £12–£15 per hour depending on experience
- 40p per mile travel allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to RIGHT HR system
- Vouchers, incentives and additional benefits
- Supportive, well-established management team
- Opportunities for training and career progression
How to Apply
If you are reliable, confident and passionate about supporting others – whether experienced or looking to begin your career in care – we would like to hear from you.