Affinity Care Recruitment

Care Assistants

Affinity Care Recruitment  •  £12 - £14/hr  •  Shrewsbury, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job 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.

Affinity Care Recruitment

About Affinity Care Recruitment

Here at Affinity Care Recruitment, we specialise in connecting care providers with highly qualified and compassionate professionals across the UK. Our mission is simple: to make recruitment stress-free and help care services find the perfect fit for their teams.

As a company founded by experienced care professionals, we understand the unique challenges of sourcing the right talent, from time pressures to CQC compliance. That’s why we’ve built a service designed around you.

For Employers:

- Tailored Care Recruitment Solutions

- Full-Time Role Placement (Registered Managers, Care Coordinators, and more)

- CQC Pre-Screening by Ex-Inspectors & Registered Managers

- Full Interview Support and Hiring Guidance

For Candidates:

- Exciting Career Opportunities in Care

- CV Upload and Job Matching Based on Experience & Values

Whether you’re growing your care service or advancing your career in care, Affinity Care Recruitment provides professional, reliable, and compassionate support every step of the way.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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