Support Planner

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.

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.

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