Hourly Care Assistant Jobs in Wem

PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families across Wem and the surrounding area. These are ongoing hourly home care opportunities for daytime visits: supporting people with personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, companionship and light errands. You choose which clients you take on, the hours you work and the area you cover — whether you prefer to stay in Wem or travel to nearby villages.
Right now, 2 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.

Hourly home care work through PrimeCarers suits carers who value independence and clarity. You’ll provide hands-on support in clients’ own homes, typically in short daytime visits. Tasks often include washing and dressing, helping with moving safely, making meals, prompting or assisting with medication, and doing shopping or errands with the client. If you want a role that fits around other commitments and gives you more control than agency shifts, this model is designed for you.

Pay is set by you — PrimeCarers supports transparent working and the platform shows typical ranges so families know what to expect. Typical hourly ranges are available on the platform as £18.50–£20 per hour and the typical live-in day range is £145–£160 per day. Overall, carers commonly set rates in the range £18.50–£20 per hour depending on experience and duties.

PrimeCarers handles the admin that can slow you down: the platform finds clients, prepares contracts, takes care of invoicing and payments, and includes insurance while you are working. Profiles take minutes to create and, once verified, typically go live within days. You remain self-employed at all times and keep control over where and when you work.

To join from Wem or elsewhere in Shropshire you’ll need at least one year of professional care experience, the right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check (PrimeCarers can help arrange this) and verifiable references. Bring your practical skills, a caring approach and good communication — the rest is handled for you.

Many carers on PrimeCarers cover Wem and nearby towns such as Ellesmere, Whitchurch, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Malpas and Overton on Dee; if you want to limit travel you can set your service area when you build your profile. Applying takes minutes and the platform walks you through each step, leaving you free to focus on the care you provide.

If you’re ready to move away from agency rota uncertainty and into a more flexible way of working in Wem, create a profile today and see available hourly home care opportunities in your area.