Competitive Pay
We pay at or above the National Living Wage (£12.71 per hour from April 2026) and provide additional payments for unsocial hours, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. We review pay regularly to ensure we remain competitive.
Care Jobs in Swindon
Join Earnest Support Care for rewarding care worker, home care assistant, and support worker opportunities across Swindon and Wiltshire. Our domiciliary care jobs offer flexible working, full training, Care Certificate development, and support to build your care career.
£12.71Per Hour
6-wkSupervision
CareCertificate
Why Work for Earnest Support Care
Comprehensive Training:
All care workers receive induction training and have the opportunity to complete the Care Certificate, a nationally recognised qualification. We provide ongoing mandatory training and specialist training for the conditions and needs of the people you support.
Regular Supervision
You will receive supervision from your manager at least once every six weeks. Supervision is a space to discuss your work, raise concerns, receive feedback, and plan your development.
Annual Appraisal
We conduct annual appraisals for all staff, allowing for reflection on your performance, identification of development needs, and planning for your future with Earnest Support Care.
Career Development
We believe in supporting people to progress in their careers. If you wish to move into senior roles, mentoring, quality assurance, or management, we will support your development through training and opportunities.
Values-Driven Culture
We work with people who share our values of compassion, dignity, respect, and person-centred care. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference to people's lives.
Supportive Management
Our leadership team is approachable, supportive, and genuinely interested in the wellbeing of our staff. We listen to feedback and continuously improve our working practices.
Flexible Working
We understand that life happens and care work needs to fit around other commitments. We aim to offer flexibility where possible and work with staff to find arrangements that suit them.
What Care Visits Look Like
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Arrival
You arrive at the service user's home at the scheduled time. You greet the person warmly and settle into the care visit.
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Personal Care
You help with washing, dressing, grooming, or other personal care tasks, treating them with dignity and respect throughout.
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Emotional Support
You listen to how they are feeling, ask about their interests and preferences, and provide emotional support alongside practical care.
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Practical Support
You might help prepare a meal, support medication, help with light housekeeping, provide companionship, or support community access.
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Record-Keeping
Throughout the visit you maintain accurate records on the electronic care system, noting care provided and any concerns or observations.
Open Positions
Roles We Recruit For
We regularly recruit for the following roles:
Care Workers / Care Assistants
Deliver domiciliary care to individuals in their own homes, visiting service users at agreed times and providing support with daily living.
Personal care and daily living activities
Medication support and meal preparation
Shopping, companionship, and community access
Accurate record-keeping on electronic systems
Communication with line managers and professionals
No prior care experience is necessary, but you must be reliable, compassionate, and willing to learn. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are often useful, though not always essential for visiting service users across Swindon and Wiltshire.
Senior Care Workers
Mentor and support junior care workers alongside delivering direct care, with additional leadership responsibilities.
Mentor and support junior care workers
Conduct spot checks on care delivery
Provide cover and support at short notice
Medication competency and training delivery
Leadership and supervisory development
Senior care worker roles suit experienced care workers with leadership qualities and a commitment to supporting others. This is an excellent stepping stone towards supervisory or management positions.
Administrative Staff
Support the management of our care service in office-based roles covering scheduling, billing, HR, and general administration.
Scheduling and rota management
Billing and financial administration
HR administration and documentation
General office and communications support
Organised, reliable, with good communication skills
Previous experience in care is not required; we are looking for organised, reliable people with good communication skills.
What We Look For
We believe values come before experience. We are looking for people who demonstrate:
Compassion and empathy: The ability to listen to and genuinely care about the people you support.
Reliability and trustworthiness: Consistent, punctual attendance and the ability to be depended upon by service users and colleagues.
Honesty and integrity: A commitment to truthfulness and ethical behaviour.
Willingness to learn: An openness to training, feedback, and development.
Respect for diversity: An appreciation of and commitment to supporting people from all backgrounds and with all needs.
Physical and mental health: The ability to work in a physically and emotionally demanding role and to maintain your own wellbeing.
Previous care experience is helpful but not essential. The right attitude and willingness to learn matter more than qualifications or prior experience. We will provide all the training you need to be effective in the role.
Our Safer Recruitment Process
Earnest Support Care is committed to safer recruitment. All potential employees go through a thorough, structured process to ensure we recruit safe, suitable people. This includes:
Schedule 3 checks: Verification under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 to ensure you are not prohibited from working in regulated care.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barring list checks.
Proof of identity and right to work in the United Kingdom.
Full employment history from age 16 with satisfactory explanations of any gaps.
A minimum of two professional references that are checked and verified.
Values-based interview: You will be asked about your understanding of care values, how you approach difficult situations, and what draws you to care work.
Structured induction: New employees complete induction training aligned with Care Certificate standards, covering care values, communication, safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control.
Training and Development
We invest significantly in the training and development of our team. All new care workers will:
Complete structured induction training covering our policies, procedures, values, and the context of care provision.
Work towards the Care Certificate qualification (a nationally recognised standard for care workers in the UK) within the first 12 weeks of employment.
Complete mandatory training including safeguarding adults including recognising and reporting abuse, health and safety, moving and handling, infection control, equality and diversity, and mental capacity.
Receive specialist training relevant to the service user groups they support, for example dementia care training, mental health awareness, learning disability, autism, or specific health conditions.
Ongoing development is part of our supervision and appraisal process. Your manager will support you to identify development needs and access training opportunities, whether that is clinical skills updates, leadership development, or specialist qualifications. We encourage staff to progress and develop their careers with us.
Mandatory Training Subjects:
1Safeguarding adults2Health and safety3Moving and handling4Infection control5First aid6Equality and diversity7Mental capacity8Data protection9Whistleblowing10Oliver McGowan training (neurodiversity and learning disabilities).
Equal Opportunities
Earnest Support Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to removing barriers to employment in social care. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Staff Wellbeing and Support
Care work can be rewarding but also emotionally and physically demanding. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Support includes regular supervision, access to employee assistance programmes, mental health support, and a listening culture where concerns are taken seriously. We have low staff turnover because we invest in our people and create a genuinely supportive working environment.
How to Apply
To apply to work with Earnest Support Care, please send a CV and covering letter to info@earnestsupportcare.co.uk, or call us on 07799 248331 to discuss the role.
Your CV
Your CV should outline your employment history, any relevant experience and qualifications, and why you are interested in care work.
Your Covering Letter
Tell us about yourself, what draws you to domiciliary care, and what values are important to you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss the role or the application process before applying, please feel free to call us.
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