Experienced Carer
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.50 to £14.80 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pension, Full Training |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2QG |
| Company: | First City Nursing and Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FCN - 223_1766061157 |
Summary
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.