Experienced Care Assistant

First City Nursing and Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Pool cars available

Employee discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Comprehensive induction and shadowing

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

First City Nursing and Care in Swindon is seeking an Experienced Care Assistant to join our Short-Term Homecare team. You will provide recovery-focused support in clients' homes, helping them regain independence after illness or discharge, with flexible early, late and long-day shifts.

Driving is essential to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas. The role offers £14.75–£14.95 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage and a comprehensive induction, free uniform and support services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in homecare, reablement or support work.
• Confidence working independently in the community.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, mobility support, meal preparation and medication assistance.
• Encouraging independence and rebuilding daily living skills.
• Monitoring recovery and adapting support as needs change.
• Maintaining clear communication with colleagues and professionals.
• Delivering respectful, person-centred care.

Skills

Experience in homecare

Confident in community work

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Experienced Care Assistant (FCN - 282) Swindon, England

Salary: GBP14.75 - GBP14.95 per hour + Full Training, Mileage, Pension

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 changes
• 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
• 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.

Experienced Care Assistant (FCN - 282) Swindon, England