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Care and Support Worker - Agency

£12.88 - £15.68 per hour Pension , weekly pay
 

Job Description

Join a supportive team that values your contributions and celebrates your successes as we work together to make a positive impact!

Are you a dedicated healthcare assistant or support worker on the lookout for new opportunities in Swindon? Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

First City Recruitment, part of the First City Group, is on the hunt for Care Assistants and Support Workers to join our agency staffing team in Swindon and the surrounding areas.

We offer a wide range of hours to suit your schedule, though these are not guaranteed as permanent positions, we're in a strong position to provide consistent work and excellent support, ensuring you'll have the stability you need and the flexibility you want. As an agency worker, you'll enjoy competitive pay, the freedom to choose shifts that work for you, and the opportunity to gain experience in diverse settings. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or explore new opportunities, our agency provides the support and flexibility you need to thrive.

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

Pay: Weekly pay - £12.88 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly every Friday.

Hours: Days or Nights, up to 12 hours shifts (to meet the needs of those we support on occasions there may be flexibility in timings)

We're looking for reliable, empathetic, and caring individuals with at least six months of recent UK care experience to join our welcoming and professional team. Our comprehensive induction training program is designed to enhance your skills and ensure you provide the highest quality of care. We value staff with the right mindset and behaviours, as they are essential to maintaining our workplace values at the core of everything we do. Join our dynamic team and be a part of a rewarding journey where your skills truly make a difference.

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience doing:

  • Residential Care
  • Support Work
  • Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
  • Care Assistant
  • Domiciliary Care
  • Homecare
  • Working with challenging behaviours
  • 1-1 Care
  • Autism Support Work

Working with us you will receive:

  • Excellent rates of hourly pay £12.88 - £15.68 (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible day or night shifts, 12 hour shifts available.
  • NEST pension plan
  • Free Comprehensive and rewarding in house classroom-based training.
  • Access to health and social care diploma courses (T&C's Apply)
  • Enhancements rates of pay on bank holidays and over the Christmas period
  • Eligibility to Blue light card - a variety of discounts at your favourite stores, holiday bookings and many restaurants.
  • 24-hour support from our experienced office team

Our Requirements:

  • You will need to be caring, kind, patient, reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
  • Willing to undertake Personal Care tasks including bathing and toileting.
  • Be comfortable and confident working as part of a team or lone working.
  • A willingness to be flexible to meet the requirements of our client base.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK.
  • You must be responsible for your own transport arrangements

Are you ready to step into a role that not only challenges you but also allows you to transform lives every day? If you believe you have the passion and skills to provide outstanding care, we want to hear from you!

At First City Recruitment, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. As such, all employment offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and the completion of mandatory training.

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