Experienced Care Assistant

Community Care Assistant - Short Term Homecare (Driver Essential)
Swindon & Surrounding Areas

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
Regain confidence following hospital discharge
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

We are particularly keen to hear from drivers available for late shifts:

Early: 7:00am - 2:30pm
Late: 3:30pm - 11:00pm
Long Day: 7:00am - 2:30pm and 3:30pm - 11:00pmLate shift availability (3:00pm - 11:00pm) is a priority, although early shifts are also required.

This is a community-based role, so flexibility and willingness to travel across Swindon and surrounding areas is essential.

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
Completing accurate digital care notes
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

£14.50 - £14.80 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage
Meaningful, varied work with measurable outcomes
28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
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-especially if you are available for late shifts between 3:00pm and 11:00pm.

Apply today and be part of a service that genuinely changes lives