Children's Support worker

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• Skilled Support Worker

  £12.52 - £16.32 per hour Full Training, Mileage, Pension

  Swindon

  Care and Support Staff

  Permanent

  Experience in Health and Social Care? Are you the best Care worker in the business?

  Thrive on overcoming new challenges? If so, we want you!

  Take the next step of your career and apply to a position where you will hold more autonomy, actively problem solve and make a positive impact on other people's day to day living.

  Location: Swindon

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

  At a rate of £12.52ph Mileage

  This is exclusively for those with a Level 3 Diploma or above in Health and Social care

  If you are dedicated, flexible and interested in this exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team, who are committed to treating people with dignity and in a personalised way, we'd like to hear from you.

  First City Nursing and Care have many bespoke opportunities for experienced support workers to support our intermediate and reablement services. This position is unique to a traditional domiciliary care role, as you hold further responsibilities, including liaising with other healthcare professionals to review a person's support on an ongoing basis, ensuring a holistic approach with a focus on working closely with our clients to achieving the person's desired outcomes.

  No day will be the same as you join an outstanding team of highly trained individuals to promote and encourage independence to customers within your local community. We are proud to support other healthcare organisations including the local hospital by enabling individuals to return to their own home; with a range of community therapy, community nursing, frailty, housing and social care services, to promote independent living, support and plan their return back into the community, when hospital admission is no longer required.

  A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position as you will be traveling within the community to support individuals in their own homes.

  The successful applicant will:

  • Embrace First City's values and be honest, reliable, caring, trustworthy and compassionate
  • Hold at least an NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent - this is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided to work towards this qualification
  • Hold a minimum of one year's experience in health and social care (within a community-based setting would be preferable)
  • Hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle
  • Promote and encourage independence in a person centre approach, working with customers to achieve their outcomes and what matters to them
  • Have excellent communication skills and be confident to liaise with other healthcare professionals to advise on and support customers' requirements, which can include equipment & medication arrangements

  Progression

  Working with a multidisciplinary team will mean you working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses as well as many other professions therefore providing you with the exposure to a wide range of roles across Health and Care sector. This is huge opportunity to learn from others and consider the career path that is right for you, if you aspire to progress. There will be Opportunity to increase knowledge through training ventures and Opportunity for career progression.

  First City perks include:

  • Competitive salary
  • A huge sense of satisfaction in your work
  • Free comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts
  • Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
  • Accrued holiday as per contract
  • Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
  • Additional industry recognised training
  • Free uniform
  • Workplace pension with Nest
  • 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 EMPLOYMENT WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING.

  

• Community Homecarer

  £11.72 - £12.24 per hour Full Training, Mileage, Pension

  Swindon

  Care and Support Staff

  Permanent

  First City Nursing and Care have a fantastic opportunity!

  Seeking Drivers to work in the community

  At a rate of £11.72ph Mileage

  Full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as well as some commitment for morning shifts, evenings and some weekend commitment.

  This role will involves supporting people in the local community to live independently at home. The successful candidate will support customers with their day to day routine. We are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients.

  Location: Swindon

  Hours Available: Full-Time, Part-Time,

  You will be visiting clients in their own homes during; Mornings, Evenings, Weekends and performing duties such as the following:

  • Assisting with personal care
  • Administering medication
  • Helping service users with their morning and evening routines
  • Preparing meals
  • Light domestic tasks

  There will also be other individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan

  If you're friendly, approachable, empathetic towards others and have the drive to go the extra mile, we are looking for you. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given although we welcome applications from experienced carers.

  If you have the qualities we are looking for and are looking for Full time/ Part Time/ or 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

  Full driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as well as some commitment for morning shifts, evenings and some weekend commitment.

  First City perks include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Free comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts
  • Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
  • Accrued holiday as per contract
  • Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
  • Additional industry recognised training
  • Free uniform
  • Workplace pension with Nest
  • 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)
  • Access to company pool car

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

  

• Sensory Impairment Support worker

  Up to £11.72 per hour Pension, Full Training, Mileage

  Swindon

  Care and Support Staff

  Permanent

  We currently have several opportunities across Swindon for enthusiastic, reliable, motivated and caring individuals to provide support to clients who have a sight loss or dual sensory impairment.

  Key areas of support are enabling weekly shopping, upkeep of general house hold duties, dealing with written and telephone correspondence and leisure activities. This can include but isn't limited to; Visiting garden centres, Country parks, assistance to appointments/ attending medical appointments.

  Support is provided in various locations including a person's home and the community to enable service users to remain as independent as possible. The ideal candidate will have good and clear verbal communication skills, have the ability to work confidently using their own initiative and be empathetic to quickly adapt to new clients.

  This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in a support or care worker role, seeking to develop skills in this area.

  About you:

  • You are honest, reliable, Caring and professional - you value honesty and discretion
  • You are friendly and approachable
  • You are flexible
  • You have the ability to work confidently using your own initiative

  Responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining a safe environment
  • Supporting with activities and planning day trips
  • Community Access
  • General household tasks
  • Be empathetic to quickly adapt to new clients
  • Support with other tasks required to meet the needs of the business.

  Requirements for the position:

  • A full clean driving licence is required
  • Access to your own vehicle

  A minimum of 6 months health and social care experience would be beneficial.

  Benefits:

  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Supportive induction, and training and development
  • Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
  • Motor maintenance discount with a local garage

  Location: Swindon

  Hours Available: Monday to Friday not exceeding between the hours of 8:00am - 17:00pm

  Pay: £11.72ph with 35 p mileage allowance.

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