Weekend Care Professional (Flexible Hours / Every Other Weekend)

• Part-time
• Date Advert Closes: 31 December 2026

Company Description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical home care and companionship for older adults. We deliver minimum 1-hour visits , giving you time to provide safe, person-centred support and build genuine relationships.

At Home Instead Shrewsbury, Oswestry and Wem, we are recruiting Weekend Care Professionals to support clients in their own homes across our local area, with flexible weekend working options including every other weekend to support a healthy work–life balance.

Job Description

You will provide practical support and companionship, including:

Companionship and emotional reassurance

Personal care support and daily routines

Medication prompts/support (where required)

Mobility support and assistance with outings

Meal preparation and light household tasks

Qualifications

Training and development

No experience is required — full training is provided. You will complete a structured induction and ongoing learning, with the option to undertake accredited training in Dementia Care and End of Life Care . We also provide financial and educational support towards recognised Health & Social Care qualifications.

Additional Information

Pay and benefits

£12.60 - £13.60 per hour (higher rates available with completed NVQ levels)

ALSO -Paid travel and wait time as well as 35p per mile mileage.

Flexible weekend hours to suit your availability, including every other weekend

Paid mandatory training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and responsive on-call support

Supportive management team with an open-door approach

Next steps

Apply online or call for an informal chat

Complete a short screening call and interview

We’ll guide you through safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, Right to Work )

Complete paid mandatory training and shadowing

Start weekend care with ongoing support from the office team

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