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Two exciting vacancies have arisen within First City which involves meeting the changing needs of our customer, a young lady with Autism, Epilepsy and behaviours that challenge.

Do you want to expand your existing skill set or take on a new challenge?

Whether you have experience in the industry, supporting someone with Autism, behaviours that challenge or no experience but a desire to support someone else, this could be the perfect opportunity for you; full specialised training is provided for the appointed applicant.

The successful candidate will:

• Share First City values
• Be naturally passionate about caring
• Promote and encourage independence
• Support our customer's learning experiences at home
• Support our customer to access activities and participate fully in her local community
• Work collaboratively with the support team, our customer, her family and healthcare professionals to ensure a person centered approach is met.

Alongside our many benefits including excellent in-house training, competitive rates of pay, guaranteed hours*, paid mileage and access to an employee assistance programme with Health Assured, First City offer a career that will provide you with a huge sense of satisfaction, but don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our valued care workers says,

'I love the job I do, it gives me so much joy and pleasure. I like to help people enhance their lives and keep them as independent as possible. And also, I think it's of great importance to make the people you look after feel that they matter.'

A full, valid driving licence would be desirable but is not essential. The successful candidate must have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends.

Applications from those seeking Full-Time or Part-Time welcome as First City are looking to appoint the equivalent of two Full-Time positions.

Employment with First City Care Group is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check and full completion of mandatory training.

Due to the specialism of this role the successful candidate must be prepared to work within other areas of the business in and around Swindon should the need arise, employment will be with First City Group and not specifically within this support package.

*T&Cs apply

This role is NOT open to applications from those who reside outside the UK. Should you apply for this role and be found to live outside the UK, your application will be rejected.

This role is NOT open to applications from those who reside outside the UK. Should you apply for this role and be found to live outside the UK, your application will be rejected.

This role will involve supporting people in the local community to live independently at home. The successful candidate will support customers with their day to day routine; Assisting with personal care, Administering medication, Preparing meals, Light domestic tasks, Carer relief and support out in the community. There will also be other individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.

First City are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients and who are looking for evening and/or weekend work.

Location: Swindon

Hours Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank

Mornings - 6/7am - 11am

Lunch - 11am - 2:30pm

Tea Time - 2:30pm - 6pm

Evening - 6pm - 11pm

Monday - Sundays

Rate Starting at £12.96ph 35p Mileage

If you have experience as a Care Assistant/ Support Worker we would love to hear from you.

However, experience isn't necessary, we provide full training and encourage candidates from all sectors to apply. If you are friendly, caring and have the drive to go the extra mile, alongside our outstanding training this could be the perfect role for you.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

If you have the qualities we are looking for and are looking for evening and/or weekend work, this could be the perfect role for you.

First City are proud to support the community in and around Swindon, including but not limited to: West Swindon, Wroughton, Chiseldon, Highworth, Penhill, Nythe, Eldene and Blunsdon.

To be a healthcare assistant, you'll need to be

• Caring and kind
• Honest
• Compassionate
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Cheerful and friendly
• Willing to be hands-on with customers
• Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
• Able to follow instructions
• Able to work in a team but use their own initiative

In return we offer;

• Competitive salary
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Free comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts
• Additional industry recognised training
• Free uniform
• Workplace pension
• Discounts at major retailers
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible hours (weekend commitment is required)
• Opportunity for career progression
• Competitive salary (contracted hours * subject to T&Cs)

ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING