Care Assistant - Flexible Working

Flexible Working Healthcare Assistant – Community & Independent Living

Flexible Work That Fits Around Your Life

Looking for a rewarding role that fits around your studies or other commitments?

Whether you're at university, college (18+), or simply looking for flexible work, join First City as a Flexible Healthcare Assistant and make a real difference in your local community.

This role is ideal for students studying Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Psychology, or any Health and Social Care-related course, offering valuable hands-on experience alongside your studies.

With flexible shifts available, you can work during evenings, weekends, university holidays, half terms, or whenever you're home from studying.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

As a Flexible Healthcare Assistant, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals living in either:

Our Supported Living services, within the community, or in our Independent Living Hubs.

We support Swindon and the local area.

You'll promote independence and support people to live fulfilling lives within their own homes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality, person-centred care Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence support Supporting individuals with mobility and medication Helping with daily routines, meal preparation and light domestic tasks Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing Working alongside healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support

Community Supported Living & Independent Living Hubs

Our Community Supported Living services support people within their own homes across the local community.

Our Independent Living Hubs support individuals living in their own flats within a residential building, where care is delivered on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You'll move between flats within the same building, making Hub-based roles ideal for those who do not drive.

Flexible Working

As a Flexible Healthcare Assistant, you choose shifts that work around your lifestyle.

This role is perfect if you are:

Home from university during holidays or half terms Looking for evening or weekend work Studying at college (applicants must be aged 18 or over) Looking to gain practical experience for a future career in healthcare or social care Wanting flexible work that fits around other commitments Weekend availability is highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking people who are:

Aged 18 years or over Honest, reliable and trustworthy Caring, compassionate, cheerful and friendly Comfortable providing hands-on personal care Great team players who can also use their own initiative Passionate about delivering high standards of care

Pay

Departments Vary

£12.71ph - £14.19ph

Why Join First City?

Working as a Flexible Healthcare Assistant is more than just a flexible job, it's an opportunity to gain invaluable experience while making a genuine difference in people's lives.

Whether you're considering a future career in healthcare or simply want meaningful work that fits around your schedule, we'll provide you with full training, ongoing support, and the chance to develop skills that will benefit you for years to come.

If you're looking for flexible, rewarding work where every shift matters, we'd love to hear from you.