Experienced Care Assistant

First City Nursing and Care; Hinksford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.75 - £14.95 per hour plus 35p per/

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Free uniform

Pool cars available

Employee discounts and refer-a-friend

Comprehensive induction and shadowing

Employee Assistance Programme (Health)

Job summary

First City Nursing and Care is recruiting experienced Care Assistants for our Short-Term Homecare (Front Door) Team. This recovery-focused service supports people in their own homes after illness or hospital discharge.

It aims to help individuals regain independence and achieve personal goals. You will provide short-term, recovery-focused care, travel across Swindon and surrounding areas, and collaborate with therapists and healthcare professionals to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in homecare or supported living
• Confidence working independently in the community
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Willingness to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and medication management.
• Help clients relearn daily living skills and regain independence.
• Work flexibly within 2-hour visit windows.
• Adapt support daily to changing recovery needs.
• Collaborate with therapists and healthcare professionals and internal teams

Skills

Independent working in the community

Willingness to travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

First City Care Group is recruiting experienced and confident Care Assistants to join our Short-Term Homecare (Front Door) Team. This specialist, recovery-focused service supports people in their own homes following illness, hospital discharge or changes in health. Unlike long-term care, this is a time-limited service designed to help individuals regain independence, rebuild confidence and achieve personal goals. If you are passionate about empowering people rather than doing everything for them, this role offers meaningful, outcome-driven work in the community.

About the Service

Our Short-Term Homecare Team provides temporary support to help people:

• Remain safely at home during periods of increased difficulty
• Recover after a fall, illness or operation
• Regain confidence following hospital discharge
• Live well with progressive illness, including end-of-life support

Working Hours, assistance

• Encouraging and enabling independence at every opportunity
• Monitoring recovery and responding appropriately to changes
• Completing accurate digital care notes
• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and professionals
• Delivering respectful, compassionate and person-centred care

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in homecare, reablement or support work
• Confidence working independently in the community
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Willingness to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas

What We Offer

• £14.75 - £14.95 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage
• Meaningful, varied work with measurable outcomes
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Free uniform
• Pool cars available (subject to availability)
• Employee discounts and refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Comprehensive induction and shadowing
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

This is a community-based role, so flexibility and willingness to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas is essential. These hours can vary to meet the needs of the business.

Shift Times

• Early Shift: Approximately 7:00am - 14:30pm
• Late Shift: Approximately 15:30pm - 23:00pm
• Long Day Shift: Approximately 7:00am - 23:00pm (with an unpaid break)

The Role (Community Based - Driving Essential)

You will provide short-term, recovery-focused support, adjusting care as individuals progress. Your role will include:

• Supporting people to relearn and rebuild daily living skills
• Encouraging independence rather than completing tasks for them
• Working flexibly within 2-hour visit windows
• Adapting support daily based on recovery and changing needs
• Collaborating with therapists, healthcare professionals and internal teams

Key Responsibilities

Personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and medication