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Weekend Community Healthcare Assistant - Swindon

£12.96 - £13.96 per hour Full Training, Mileage, Pension
 

Job Description

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.

This role will involve supporting people in the local community to live independently at home. The successful candidate will support customers with their day to day routine; Assisting with personal care, Administering medication, Preparing meals, Light domestic tasks, Carer relief and support out in the community. There will also be other individual requirements outlined in each person-centred support plan.

First City are looking for committed staff to embrace our company ethos and values and provide excellent standards of care to our clients and who are looking for evening and/or weekend work.

Location: Swindon

Hours Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank

Mornings - 6/7am - 11am

Lunch - 11am - 2:30pm

Tea Time - 2:30pm - 6pm

Evening - 6pm - 11pm

Monday - Sundays

Rate Starting at £12.96ph 35p Mileage

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. If you are friendly, caring and have the drive to go the extra mile, alongside our outstanding training this could be the perfect role for you.

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

If you have the qualities we are looking for and are looking for evening and/or weekend work, this could be the perfect role for you.

First City are proud to support the community in and around Swindon, including but not limited to: West Swindon, Wroughton, Chiseldon, Highworth, Penhill, Nythe, Eldene and Blunsdon.

To be a healthcare assistant, you'll need to be

  • Caring and kind
  • Honest
  • Compassionate
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Cheerful and friendly
  • Willing to be hands-on with customers
  • Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Able to work in a team but use their own initiative

In return we offer;

  • Competitive salary
  • Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
  • Free comprehensive induction training and shadow shifts
  • Additional industry recognised training
  • Free uniform
  • Workplace pension
  • 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 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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    • Excellent training and support
    • Refer a friend scheme
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    • Care Assistant
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    • A willingness to be flexible to meet the requirements of our client base.
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    • You must be responsible for your own transport arrangements

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    • Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
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    ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING