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.
• Supporting 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 discharged from hospital back to their own homes.”

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.