Experienced Care Assistant

First City Nursing and Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £14.75–£14.95

35p per mile mileage

Free uniform

Pool cars available

Employee discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus

Induction & shadowing

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

First City Care Group is recruiting experienced Care Assistants for our Short-Term Homecare (Front Door) Team in Swindon. This recovery-focused service supports people at home after illness or hospital discharge, helping them regain independence and confidence through short-term support.

You will work in the community with flexible hours, driving may be required. The role focuses on independent living, with full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle considered essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare, reablement or support work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, recovery-focused support in the community.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and medication guidance.
• Encourage independence and rebuild daily living skills.
• Travel within Swindon and nearby areas as part of shifts.

Skills

Independent working

Confidence in community work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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
• 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 changesMaintaining 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
• 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)

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you are a driver who enjoys community-based work and wants to support people to recover and regain independence, we would love to hear from you.