Experienced Care Assistant

Confidential; London Borough of Islington; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First City Care Group is recruiting experienced and confident Care Assistants to join our Short-Term Homecare (Front Door) Team, delivering recovery-focused support in individuals' own homes.

The role aims to help people regain independence after illness or hospital discharge, with flexible hours across Early, Late and Long Day shifts. You will work closely with therapists and healthcare professionals to adapt care as needs change.

Qualifikationen

• This specialist, recovery-focused service supports people in their own homes following illness, hospital discharge or changes in health.
• The role emphasises empowering individuals to regain independence and achieve personal goals.

Aufgaben

• Personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and medication 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 healthcare professionals.

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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

You will actively support individuals to rebuild daily living skills, increasing independence as they progress.

Working Hours

• 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)

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.

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

This is a dynamic role where your professional judgement, confidence and experience will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and medication 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