Care Support Workers

First City Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Swindon is seeking Care Support Workers to support adults in living independently. This role includes providing personal care, domestic support, and ensuring effective communication. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and flexible to meet varying schedules. Full training is provided, along with 28 days of annual leave and opportunities for career progression. A driving licence and vehicle access is essential due to the community-based nature of the role.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in care or sensory support is desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic support including cleaning and meal preparation.
• Offer carer relief to family members.
• Support individuals with sensory loss to access the community.
• Provide varying levels of personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Promote independence, dignity, privacy, and choice.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Respectful

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

First City Group are looking for compassionate and reliable Care Support Workers to join our team in Swindon and the surrounding areas.This role involves supporting adults with a range of needs, to live independently and confidently in their own homes and communities.

This role differs slightly from traditional domiciliary care, your key responsibilities include:

• Providing domestic support, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and light household tasks
• Offering carer relief (respite support) to family members and informal carers
• Supporting individuals with sensory loss to access the community, attend appointments, and remain socially connected
• Providing varying levels of personal care, tailored to individual needs, which may include: Assistance with washing and continence care, Help with oral care and grooming, Support with mobility and safe transfers
• Communicating effectively and respectfully, adapting communication methods to meet individual needs
• Promoting independence, dignity, privacy, and choice at all times

Shifts will range from an hour upwards and will be across Swindon and the surrounding area.

About You

• Caring, patient, and respectful with a genuine desire to support others
• Reliable and flexible to work across a varied schedule, including weekends
• Experience in care or sensory support is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided
• Willingness to learn about sight loss, hearing loss, and dual sensory impairments
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential with Business insurance Class 1 due to the community-based nature of the role

What we offer in return:

We provide excellent training and ongoing support, with opportunities for career progression and additional industry‑recognised qualifications. You'll receive 28 days of annual leave inclusive of public holidays and a workplace pension with Nest. Staff also benefit from access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme, our Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), and a local motor maintenance discount. We also run a refer‑a‑friend scheme to reward you for introducing new team members.

Please note

All positions with First City Nursing and Care are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and completion of mandatory training. This role does not offer sponsorship. If this position isn't the right fit, we may suggest other suitable opportunities within our organisation.