Care and Support Worker - Agency New

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

First City is committed to providing high-quality supported living services. We believe in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and promoting independence, dignity, and respect.

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Supported workers to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, physical disabilities, or behaviours that challenge and can be unpredictable, to live independently and achieve their goals.

Location: Swindon and Surrounding area
Rate: £11.44ph
Hours: Full-Time/Part-Time/Flexible Shifts

What You'll Do:

• Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes, including assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and meal preparation.
• Encourage independence and support individuals to develop life skills.
• Facilitate access to the community, helping with appointments, social activities, and work or education opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of care.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and empathetic nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to support others.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in care (preferred but not essential - full training will be provided).
• Full driving license and access to own vehicle is preferred but not essential

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to employee assistance programme
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

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

Are you a healthcare assistant/support worker looking for work in Swindon? We have a variety of hours to cover in various settings in the area so have shifts to suit everyone.

First City Recruitment part of the First City Group are recruiting Care Assistants / Support Workers to work as agency staffing within Swindon and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants wanting either full time or part time flexible work.

We are looking for reliable, empathetic, and caring individuals with 6 months of recent UK care experience to join our friendly and professional team. Our comprehensive induction training program is perfect for those who want to develop the skills needed to provide quality care. We're keen to recruit staff with the right values and behaviours who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

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

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas

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

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 uniform
* Free Comprehensive and rewarding in house classroom-based training.
* Access to Free health and social care diploma courses
* 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.

Salary: £12.88 -£15.68 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) paid weekly

If you're looking for a new challenge and think you have what it takes to provide excellent care to those in need, get in touch with us today

First City Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of mandatory training.

First City are looking to recruit passionate & enthusiastic support workers to join our workforce and become part of what we believe to be, something incredibly rewarding.

This specific role is supporting a young man with Cerebral Palsy in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon.

You will be working in the family home, in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment. You will be joining in varied activities and helping to explore new activities. You will be working within a support team to enable this young man to communicate to his best level, helping with his personal care needs and encouraging him to be as independent as possible.

Location: Wootton Bassett

Rate: £11.44ph

Hours Available: Full Time / Part Time

Shift patterns - 07.00 - 14.30 and/or 14.30 - 22.00 and/or 22.00 - 07.00 (Sleep night)

Our customer communicates using a choice board, eye movement, touching and can also read lips, facial expressions and body language.

The ideal candidate is someone with a background of supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities, someone who wants to share interests and hobbies, someone fun but responsible and someone this young man build a fantastic rapport with.

About you:

• You are reliable and professional - you value honesty and discretion
• You enjoy working in a relaxed, fun, family environment whilst working hard and seeing your client make progress and being a part of that.
• You are friendly and approachable
• You are flexible and you work well under pressure

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Promoting independence
• Feeding
• Personal care
• Moving and Assisting
• Supporting with activities and planning day trips
• Community Access
• General household tasks

A minimum of 6 months health and social care experience is required for this role preferably with specific knowledge and familiarity of brain injuries, however transferable skills and personal experience will be considered. A full clean driving licence is desirable.

Benefits:

• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Opportunity to increase knowledge through training opportunities
• Opportunity for career progression
• Excellent training and support
• Refer a friend scheme
• Excellent training and support
• Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

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

About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner to join our team. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of our office building, which is spread across two floors.

Position: Part-Time Cleaner
Location: Swindon, Cheney Manor
Hours: 12 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Salary: £11.44 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Dusting and wiping surfaces, desks, and workstations.
• Vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Emptying bins and recycling.
• Replenishing supplies (e.g., soap, paper towels).
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all areas.
• Hoovering of office spaces
• key holding lock building & arm alarms

What We're Looking For:

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining a clean environment.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Clear DBS

Benefits:

• Regular, stable hours.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Free On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Cleaning products provided
• Holiday entitlement pro rata
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured

If you take pride in your work and are looking for a part-time role, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications close on 20^th December 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!