Recovery-Focused Home Care Assistant - Independence

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 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.