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Skilled Support Worker
Job Description
Experience in Health and Social Care? Are you the best Care worker in the business?
Thrive on overcoming new challenges? If so, we want you!
Take the next step of your career and apply to a position where you will hold more autonomy, actively problem solve and make a positive impact on other people's day to day living.
Location: Swindon
Hours Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank,
At a rate of £12.52ph + Mileage
This is exclusively for those with a Level 2 Diploma or above in Health and Social care
If you are dedicated, flexible and interested in this exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team, who are committed to treating people with dignity and in a personalised way, we'd like to hear from you.
First City Nursing and Care have many bespoke opportunities for experienced support workers to support our intermediate and reablement services. This position is unique to a traditional domiciliary care role, as you hold further responsibilities, including liaising with other healthcare professionals to review a person's support on an ongoing basis, ensuring a holistic approach with a focus on working closely with our clients to achieving the person's desired outcomes.
No day will be the same as you join an outstanding team of highly trained individuals to promote and encourage independence to customers within your local community. We are proud to support other healthcare organisations including the local hospital by enabling individuals to return to their own home; with a range of community therapy, community nursing, frailty, housing and social care services, to promote independent living, support and plan their return back into the community, when hospital admission is no longer required.
A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this position as you will be traveling within the community to support individuals in their own homes.
The successful applicant will:
- Embrace First City's values and be honest, reliable, caring, trustworthy and compassionate
- Hold at least an NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent - this is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided to work towards this qualification
- Hold a minimum of one year's experience in health and social care (within a community-based setting would be preferable)
- Hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle
- Promote and encourage independence in a person centre approach, working with customers to achieve their outcomes and what matters to them
- Have excellent communication skills and be confident to liaise with other healthcare professionals to advise on and support customers' requirements, which can include equipment & medication arrangements
Progression
Working with a multidisciplinary team will mean you working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses as well as many other professions therefore providing you with the exposure to a wide range of roles across Health and Care sector. This is huge opportunity to learn from others and consider the career path that is right for you, if you aspire to progress. There will be Opportunity to increase knowledge through training ventures and Opportunity for career progression.
First City perks include:
- Competitive salary
- A huge sense of satisfaction in your work
- Free comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts
- Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Motor maintenance discount with a local garage
- Accrued holiday as per contract
- Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
- Additional industry recognised training
- Free uniform
- Workplace pension with Nest
- Discounts at major retailers
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible hours (weekend commitment is required)
- Opportunity for career progression
- Competitive salary (contracted hours * subject to T&Cs)
ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING.
SIMILAR JOBS
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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.
- Support 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 discharge from hospital back to their own homes"
Please use the below link that will take you to our website where you will find more information.
Kind, personalised care for a happy, fulfilling life. (firstcitynursing.co.uk)
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.
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Experienced Care Worker
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
It is essential to hold a full driving licence and acess to your own vehicle for this position.
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:
- Supporting and encouraging independence
- Support customers with their daily routine
- Assisting with personal care such as showering, bathing, incontinence care
- Helping with mobility
- Administering medication
- Preparing meals, Shopping Calls and Light domestic tasks
- Individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.
- Supporting new staff
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals
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:
- Hold a NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care
- Have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Have at least 1 year's recent experience in health and social care
Desirable
- Previous experience in community-based care
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
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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Adult and Child Support Worker
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
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