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:
Responsibilities will include:
Requirements for the position:
A minimum of 6 months health and social care experience would be beneficial.
Benefits:
Location: Swindon
Hours Available: Monday to Friday not exceeding between the hours of 8:00am - 17:00pm
Pay: £12.96 ph 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
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:
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
In return we offer;
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING
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:
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:
Desirable
At First City we offer the following benefits:
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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