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Apprentice Carer
Job Description
Choosing to study an Apprenticeship with First City Group can be both an inspiring and rewarding way to start your career!
This role is suitable for someone leaving education who has a passion to learn and support others! This real-world experience will enrich your knowledge and skill in the health and social care sector, whilst building the foundations for a future career.
First City Group is the Lead care provider in Swindon, our services are customer led and we support people to achieve their personal outcomes, by using a person-centred approach. Our main aim is to enable customers to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. As a First City Healthcare Assistant Apprentice you will play a key role in enabling care and support to all customers, (both individuals and families assessed as being in need of assistance).
Key responsibilities:
- You will support people with their mobility, domestic duties, shopping calls and social support in the community
- Helping people to manage nutrition and hydration needs, take medication and other key aspects of daily living
- Providing personal care at varying levels, this can range from offering encouragement and support, to enabling people to do it themselves, to physically supporting them directly.
- Getting involved in a range of duties and activities, while prioritising the health, wellbeing and safety of those we support
- Uphold the Organisations values and demonstrate commitment to the highest quality standards through all practise
- Maintain integrity when dealing with confidential matters
- Complete course work on time and to a high standard
- Produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off of assessments completed
It's true that no two days are ever the same. It's that variety that our teams love and that motivates them to treat every day as a new opportunity. The role of a carer can be demanding but, at the end of every day, you will go home knowing you have made a difference. As a team we offer 24/7 support to both our staff and customers to ensure the highest quality care and support is delivered.
Essential:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Must have at least a grade C or 4 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or willing to undertake Functional Skills as part of the course
- Work a minimum of 30 hours per week (Inclusive of Morning/Evening and Weekend commitment)
Desirable:
- Health and social care qualification (GCSE or equivalent)
- Have an understanding and interest of the health and social care sector
- Driving license and access to your own vehicle
Duration:
The Apprenticeship will take between 12 - 18 months to complete
Courses available Adult Social care Level 2 and 3 depending previous qualifications
Rate of pay: £9.44 per hour for the 1st year - Rate will be assessed after a year.
This position may be closed sooner if a suitable candidate is appointed
ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
SIMILAR JOBS
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Adult and Child Support Worker
Working in a blended role supporting children, young people and adults is a unique opportunity. You will support people from within the comfort of their own homes and out in the community.
First City are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults and everything we do is designed to promote the safety and well-being of the people we work with.
When working with children the hours tend to be after school, around term times and Weekends.
Rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.72 plus mileage
Positions available: Full time, Part time, Weekends
Hours: Mornings with 7am starts and/or Evenings with 11pm finishes
We support those with; Autism, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Global developmental delay, Challenging behaviours, Learning disabilities, Dementia, Parkinson's, Strokes, Huntington disease and Mental health challenges.
Full driving licence and access your own vehicle is essential for this role
Duties can include-
- Supporting and encouraging independence
- Support within the persons home and out in the community
- Support customers with their daily routine and individual requirements as outlined in their person centred care plan
- Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, incontinence care
- Helping with mobility
- Administering medication
- Preparing meals, Shopping Calls and Light domestic tasks
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals
- Develop appropriate working relationships with families and young people
- Offer strategies for development of social skills
- To act as a role model at all times
- Thinking outside the box for activities planning ahead of the visits
- Be able to write clear daily reports, incident reports and accident reports
"I loved working for First City I recommend anyone who is thinking of a career in care or someone who needs a fresh challenge to give them a call"
Essential for this role -
- Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Have appropriate insurance in connection to the role you're undertaking
- Have a 'can do' attitude
Desirable-
- Experience in supporting young people with learning disabilities and health conditions
- Experience working in a community based care setting
At First City we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- A supportive office team with an open-door approach
- 28 Days Holiday pro rata
- Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
- Free uniform
- Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend scheme
- Temporary company pool car
Any successful candidate will need to support both adults as well as children.
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
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Experienced Carer
Since 1999 First City group has been proud to provide care and support people in the local community of Swindon, to achieve their personal outcomes and maintain independence from within the comfort of their own homes.
We are looking for experienced individuals to join our care team out in the community.
Holding an NVQ level 3 or Equivalent in Health and Social Care opens doors to working within a multidisciplinary team and holding more autonomy in your role.
Exclusive Rate: £13.16ph 35p Mileage
Hours Available:
Morning shifts - 7am - 2:30pm
Evening shifts - 2:30pm - 11pm
Monday - Sundays
Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends
Location: Swindon and surrounding areas
Duties can include:
- Supporting and encouraging independence
- Support customers with their daily routine
- Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, incontinence care
- Helping with mobility
- Administering medication
- Preparing meals, Shopping Calls and Light domestic tasks
- Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.
- Supporting new staff
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals
It is true that no two days are ever the same. It's that variety that our teams love and that motivates them to treat every day as a new opportunity. Alongside the exposure to a wide range of roles across the Health and Care sector, First City aim to provide additional training, upskill, and support all staff with progression.
"This experience has not only strengthened my passion for nursing but also equipped me with essential skills and knowledge for my future career"
"Working with First City helped me understand how community care worked and what happens when a person is discharge from hospital back to their own homes"
Essential for this role:
- Hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care
- Have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle
- Have at least 1 year's recent experience in health and social care
Desirable
- Previous experience in community-based care
At First City we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- A supportive office team with an open-door approach
- 28 Days Holiday pro rata
- Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
- Free uniform
- Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend scheme
- Temporary company pool car
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 3 or Above in health and social care.
If you apply for this role and you are not suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties, multiple applications are not required.
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.
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
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Domiciliary Care Assistant Swindon
Working in the community as a care assistant means you will need to be quick thinking, kind hearted and put the people we support first promoting their independence with a person centred approach.
Rate: £13.04 35p Mileage
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or above in Health and Social Care.
We are a friendly, local, family run homecare provider which recognises that its employees are its greatest asset.
This role will involve:
- Supporting people in the local community to live independently at home.
- Support customers with their day to day routine;
- Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, continence care
- Helping with mobility
- Administering medication,
- Preparing meals
- Light domestic tasks
- Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.
First City Group are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients.
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.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role as well as commitment for morning shifts, evenings and some weekend commitment.
First City Group are proud to support the local community, operating in and around Swindon, including but not limited to; West Swindon, North Swindon, Town Centre, Wroughton, Chiseldon and Highworth.
Hours Available:
Morning shifts - 7am - 2:30pm
Evening shifts - 2:30pm - 11pm
Monday - Sundays
Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends
At First City we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary (Guaranteed hours available T&C's apply)
- Welcoming colleagues and a supportive office team with an open door approach
- 28 Days Holiday pro rata
- Paid comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts (subject to contract type)
- Free uniform
- Paid 35p per mile between calls
- Additional industry recognised training / Opportunity for career progression
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers with Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to company pool car
What our carers feel about being in this role:
"I like engaging with the clients and providing care that is beneficial to their needs and in their own setting."
"I took a break from care and explored other careers but have come back as that is what I enjoy and find it very fulfilling."
"I like being an important part of a clients daily routine and also seeing different people's faces and the flexibility with First City."
"Working with First City helped me understand how community care worked and what happens when a person is discharge from hospital back to their own homes"
Please use the below link that will take you to our website where you will find more information.
Kind, personalised care for a happy, fulfilling life. (firstcitynursing.co.uk)
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
PLEASE NOTE: The rate advertised is for those who hold an NVQ 2 or Above in health and social care.
If you apply for this role and you are not suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role, this can affect the pay rate and duties, multiple applications are not required.
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.
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