Experienced Carer

First City Nursing and Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking skilled Care Assistants for their Short Term Homecare Team. You will support individuals at home to regain independence after illness or discharge. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, and meal preparation while encouraging daily living skills. Applicants should have homecare experience, preferred NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay of £14.50 - £14.80 per hour plus mileage is offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

28 days paid holiday

Employee discounts

Free uniform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals for a time-limited period.
• Help people relearn daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and medication.

Skills

Experience in homecare or support work

Confidence working independently

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Be part of a service that helps people move forward, not just cope! This is an Opportunity to use your experience in a more fulfilling way.

First City Group are recruiting skilled and confident Care Assistants to join our Short Term Homecare Team, supporting people in their own homes to recover, regain independence, and achieve personal goals following illness, hospital discharge, or a change in health. This is a time-limited, recovery-focused service, not long-term care.

You will:

• Support individuals for a time-limited period
• Help people relearn daily living skills
• Encourage independence rather than doing tasks for people
• Work flexibly within 2-hour visit windows
• Adapt support daily based on progress and needs
• Work alongside therapists, health professionals, and internal teams

Every day is different, and your professional judgement and experience will be valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and medication
• Encouraging and enabling people to do as much as possible for themselves
• Monitoring progress and responding to changing needs
• Accurately recording notes using a digital care system
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and professionals
• Delivering person-centred, respectful, and compassionate care

We're looking for:

• Previous experience in homecare, reablement or support work
• Confidence working independently in the community
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care (preference)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

We offer:

• Competitive pay: £14.50 - £14.80 per hour + 35p per mile milage
• Meaningful, varied work
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) + free uniform
• Access to pool cars, employee discounts, refer-a-friend bonuses
• Comprehensive induction and shadowing to support your development
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Apply today to make a real difference helping people regain their independence.