Senior Care Assistant

Casual Senior Care Assistant – Shropshire Council

Salary: £15.31–£16.61 per hour, with weekend and bank holiday enhancements
Location: Four Rivers Nursing Home, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, SY8 1DW
Employer: Shropshire Council
Job Type: Casual
Working Pattern: Part-time, casual
Closing Date: 3 November 2026
Reference: Shropshire/TP/280/396

Job Overview

Shropshire Council is recruiting a motivated and experienced Casual Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Four Rivers Nursing Home in Ludlow.

This opportunity is suited to someone passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and helping residents maintain their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will play an important role in supporting and leading the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and compassionate care. You will work alongside nurses, healthcare professionals, residents and their families to maintain high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Supporting residents and meeting their individual care needs.
• Administering medication in line with relevant procedures and requirements.
• Supervising and supporting junior care staff.
• Organising and managing shifts to ensure care needs are met.
• Arranging appointments for residents.
• Working under the supervision of the nurse or senior member of staff on duty.
• Promoting residents’ dignity, safety, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and residents’ families.

Requirements and Experience

The council is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Care Assistant who is committed to person-centred care.

Applicants should be prepared to take responsibility for supporting colleagues, organising shifts and helping maintain high standards of care.

For the complete duties, essential criteria and qualifications, consult the official job description and person specification linked below.

Salary and Working Arrangements

The hourly pay is £15.31 to £16.61, with additional enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work.

This is a casual, part-time opportunity at Four Rivers Nursing Home in Ludlow. Actual working hours and shift arrangements should be confirmed with the employer.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not stated in the job advert. Applicants who require Skilled Worker sponsorship should contact Shropshire Council directly to confirm whether sponsorship is available for this position before applying.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the official WM Jobs vacancy page. Review the job description and person specification to understand the full responsibilities and eligibility requirements before applying.

Application deadline: 3 November 2026.

Source: WM Jobs – Shropshire Council.