Job Reference: FCN - 337
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
First City Nursing and Care have a fantastic vacancy for a healthcare assistant within ourindependent living hubs in and around Swindon.
If you're friendly, approachable, empathetic towards others and have the drive to go the extra mile, we are looking for you. Previous experience is not necessary as full training will be given although wewelcome applications from experienced carers.
As a healthcare assistant you will be promoting independence and supporting with duties outlined in each person-centred care plan such as:
* Assisting with personal care
* Administering medication
*Helping service users with their morning and evening routines
* Preparing meals
* Light domestic tasks
The successful candidate will provide person centred support to our customers and embrace First City's company values to be:
* Honest
* Reliable
* Caring
* Trustworthy
* Compassionate
To be a healthcare assistant, you'll need to be:
* Trustworthy
* Cheerful and friendly
* Willing to be hands-on with customers
* Willing to do personal care tasks (washing, toileting, etc)
*Able to follow instructions
* Able to work in a team but use their own initiative
A driving licence is not required for this position, however the successful candidate will need to be available for shifts starting at 7am or finishing at 10/11pm in andaround the Swindon area, including Highworth and Wroughton. Some weekend commitment is required for this vacancy.
First Cityperks include:
* Part time and full time positions available
* Competitive salary (contracted hours * subject to T&Cs)
* First uniform free
* Workplace pension
* Flexible hours (some weekend commitment is required)
* Access to Employee assistance programme with Health Assured.
* Opportunity for career progression
ALL JOBS WITH FIRST CITY NURSING AND CARE ARESUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES, ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND FULL COMPLETION OF MANDATORY TRAINING.
*Advertised rate for individuals with an NVQ2 or diploma level 2 in health and social care. For those with no qualifications rate is slightly lower. Opportunities to gain qualifications available.
Industry: Social Care
Salary: £9.56 - £10.56 per hour + Pension, Mileage
Salary Benefits: Pension, Mileage
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Healthcare, carer, support worker, care assistant, care, complex care, care worker, social care healthcare, carer, domiciliary, homecare, homecarer, healthcare assistant, swindon, community care, full time, part time, evenings, weekends
Contact Name: Laura Hammersley
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