Shropshire

Healthcare Assistant jobs in Shrewsbury.

Healthcare assistants and support workers underpin ward, community and social care rotas, and bookings are often available at short notice with flexible shift patterns. Actionus places HCAs and support workers into agency, bank and permanent roles with training and DBS arranged before you start.

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Hiring in Shrewsbury

What the Shrewsbury market looks like.

Shropshire's acute care is delivered across Shrewsbury and Telford under one trust, with specialist orthopaedics at Oswestry nearby. The county is large and rural with limited public transport, so community roles almost always require a car.

Major employers in Shropshire

  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Shropshire Council adult social care

Also covering

Telford · Oswestry · Ludlow · Wrexham · Stafford · Newtown

Typical settings

  • NHS wards and clinics
  • Care and nursing homes
  • Supported living services
  • Community and home care

Common specialities

  • Ward support
  • Mental health support
  • Learning disabilities
  • Complex care
  • Elderly care

Questions

Healthcare Assistant work in Shrewsbury, answered.

What healthcare assistant jobs are available in Shrewsbury?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent healthcare assistant roles across Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area, including nhs wards and clinics, care and nursing homes, supported living services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire healthcare assistants in Shrewsbury?
Major healthcare employers in and around Shrewsbury include The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a healthcare assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Shrewsbury?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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