Care and Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to advance your career in care while helping to shape person-centred, strength-based care plans? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Support Planner (SHAPE Team)
Location: Swindon
Salary: £24,960 Additional Earnings Potential
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
No on-call responsibilities

Why Choose First City Nursing Services?

We are a leading provider of high-quality care, dedicated to empowering individuals and supporting their aspirations with a holistic, strength-based approach. We're looking for a SHAPE Facilitator to join our dynamic team and help deliver the best outcomes for those we care for in the community and at home. If you are someone who is passionate about providing person-centred care and enjoys working collaboratively with clients and health professionals, this could be the role for you!

What Will You Be Doing?

As a SHAPE Facilitator, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering strength-based care that promotes independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and writing person-centred care plans based on individual strengths, needs, and aspirations.
• Conducting risk assessments, auditing, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
• Working with clients and their families to create tailored care packages that focus on long-term outcomes.
• Collaborating with a wide range of health professionals and services to deliver holistic support.
• Thinking creatively to explore alternatives to formal care and connecting clients to local services and community resources.

What Are We Looking For?

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 12 months' experience in care delivery.
• A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle (essential).
• Strong English and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional, solution-focused approach to your work.
• A flexible and reliable attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work with Us?

At First City Nursing Services, we value our team and offer a wide range of benefits to support your growth and well-being:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Motor maintenance discount
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank holidays .
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured).
• Additional industry-recognised training to enhance your skills.
• Workplace pension
• Refer a friend scheme-earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to the team.

Please note: All positions are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and full completion of mandatory training.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to develop your career with a supportive and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step in your career with First City Nursing Services.

Not quite right for this role? Our team may direct you to another opportunity better suited to your experience.

An exciting NEW opportunity to join our Office Team!

Working in care and looking to develop your career?

First City nursing services have a vacancy as support planner within the SHAPE (Strength-based, holistic, approach/aspirations/assessment, promoting, enablement) team for someone who is truly passionate about providing high standards of outcome focused, person centred, strength based care in the community and at home.

As a SHAPE facilitator you will be responsible for the assessment and writing of strength based care plans, risk assessing, MAR detailing, Auditing and compliance.

Location: Swindon

Salary: £24,960 - Additional earning exist within the company

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00

No on call responsibilities with this position

In this role you will be working closely with the client and their care team to create and tailor their own package of care. You will be required to think outside the box about alternatives to formal care services and understand how to utilise local services and facilities to deliver a truly person centred service that is compliant with standards set by CQC.

As a SHAPE facilitator you will be required to attend assessments and rebuilds with the client and their families and liaise with a variety of professionals across the health sector. First city works closely with a vast array of clients and services so adaptability is a must.

For this role you must have a background of at least 12 months in care delivery, hold a level 2 qualification, equivalent or above in health and social care and you MUST drive with access to your own vehicle.

Key Skills you should possess:

• Good English and computer skills are important
• Excellent communication skills
• A professional manner supporting a 'can do' approach to work.
• Applicants must be flexible and reliable with the ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Be able to problem solve and manage workloads in a high pressure environment.
• Driving license and use of personal vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role

In return we offer:

• Excellent training and support
• Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
• 28 days annual leave entitlement
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
• Additional industry recognised training
• Workplace pension with Nest
• Refer a friend scheme

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

PLEASE NOTE: If you apply for this role and aren't suitable a member of our team may direct you to a different role

The role as Apprentice Payroll Administrator is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work within a busy team based in Swindon. An Ideal entry level position if you would like a career in Payroll / Finance.

You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a multiple array of tasks whilst working towards your apprenticeship.

You will be contributing to the successful performance of the existing Finance Team, providing assistance and support to them in managing accounts. You will be supported to develop your accounting and administrative abilities and gain relevant skills and experience to further your career in finance and accounting. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire and hone practical accounting skills in a professional environment alongside a formal qualification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Using Sage L50 to execute payrolls and complete the necessary reporting, full training given.
• Working with Aged Debtor Reports to highlight areas of concern to the relevant parties.
• Investigation, classification and resolution of queries that may arise
• Other Duties within the Finance Department where necessary to enrich your career in Finance
• Customer facing with good communication skills
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and ability to learn and put into practice new skills
• Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring accurate and sensitive information sharing in line with data protection regulations
• Complete course work on time and to a high standard and Produce, maintain and be responsible for content, accuracy and sign off of assessments completed

Skills :

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and good numerical skills

Requirements:

• Be 16 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
• Have an understanding and/or interest in Accounting/Finance

Duration:

The Apprenticeship will take between 12 - 18 months to complete

Courses available Accountancy (AAT) Level 2 or 3 depending previous qualifications

Salary: £13,312 per annum, for the 1st year - Rate will be assessed after a year.

Location: Swindon

Hours: 08.30am -16:30pm. Monday - Friday

Some flexibility in hours may be required to suit the needs of the business.

Why Join Us?
At First City, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the health and social care sector. You'll work in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued and career development is encouraged.

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

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