With an increasing elderly population as well as more and more adults needing support in Swindon, it is right that we make sure our loved ones and ourselves are looked after in the best way possible.
Embrace a new career in care at Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Borough Council is looking for care workers to help out across the town. A council spokesperson tells us all about it below.
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be.
Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart.
Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great.
As part of the council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact.
It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone.
We now have the following exciting opportunities in our care services.
· Support worker (days and nights available) – Salary: £24,702
· Care Assistant (days and nights available) – Salary £23,893
Our employees are passionate about providing the best service they can to our service users, going above and beyond to ensure they feel connected to the family ethos that runs through the home.
Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
To find out more and apply, visit www.jobs.swindon.gov.uk
Millfield James Care for adults with learning difficulties in a home setting
Based in Swindon, Millfield James Care are ideally placed to care for adults.
A home from home, MJL provide a safe environment for your loved ones to live independently and to flourish.
If you are interested in long or short term placements or to find out about stable regular work opportunities, get in touch by emailing Mjlrecruitment@ hotmail.com
Grandparents are not just for Christmas
The festive season is over and now we need to think about and deal with the present(s) in all their forms.
For some all there is, is the long dull days of January and February, with no one to chat to, or to have a cup of tea or coffee with and no grandchildren to make that familiar homely noise.
Some of you who visited elderly loved ones during this time may have noticed a deterioration in both living standards and perhaps memory or health and are concerned about how to address this.
They don’t need care but would benefit from a regular visit, some practical help or just some company.
A call to Helping Old Friends could be the answer. Both Katrina and Lauren have many years of experience in setting up plans that can provide both practical help and companionship to those in need.
No matter where you are on the spectrum of requiring that help, we can advise you and provide you or your loved one with a bespoke plan that will meet your needs.
For further information please do give Katrina in Swindon a call on 01793 550895 or Lauren in Cirencester on 01285 701801 for a friendly chat and advice.
We are also looking for younger mothers of school aged children who perhaps have a few spare hours during the day and would like to earn an additional income.
Very flexible routines are available to suit. Please give us a call.
Hartford Care’s Luxury new care home Cotswolds Rise care home in Swindon now open
Hartford Care’s newly built, state-of-the-art residential home, Cotswolds Rise, in Swindon, is now open, and for a limited time only they have a special offer where you can receive up to £250 off per week for your first 12 weeks when you move in as a permanent resident.
Cotswolds Rise, on Upper Mill, Swindon, offers dementia care, residential care, day care, respite breaks and end-of-life care across its 66 ensuite bedrooms.
A newly-built home, it benefits from an abundance of natural light in its spacious rooms, along with several lounges, dining rooms, a lifestyle kitchen, a salon and a shop.
It also has a fully accessible and enclosed landscaped garden, with patio areas and sun terraces.
Designed with sustainability in mind, Cotswolds Rise has many significant renewable energy elements including solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage systems.
The home hosts a community coffee morning on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month between 10.30am and noon.
A spokesperson said: "Join us for complimentary coffee and cake, socialise with residents and team members and meet with new friends from the local community.
"Our coffee mornings are ideal for older people looking for company and social interaction, those with care needs or perhaps those caring for a loved one and want to chat with people who understand. Everyone welcome!"
To book an appointment to view Cotswolds Rise, or for more information about the home, call 0800 324924 or email: enquiries@ hartfordcare.co.uk.
Healthcare Homes Group go the extra mile to make you feel at home
Ladymead Care Home
Ladymead Care Home is located in a beautiful rural area of Wroughton. The home is only a short drive from Swindon town centre and there is easy access to local transport.
Ladymead is a purpose-built home providing residential and nursing care to the elderly.
It is a very friendly and happy home with an extended family feel. The staff pride themselves on making the home attractive and comfortable and they work according to the residents’ needs and routines.
The home has TV lounges and a quiet sitting room where residents can relax in quiet contemplation or enjoy the company of others.
Kingsmead Care Home
Kingsmead Care Home is located in the Old Town area of Swindon.
The home has a selection of lounges and communal areas, where activities are often held, and a quiet sitting room.
The meal experience is excellent at Kingsmead, with our chef and catering team working hard to create meals that are both nutritious and tasty, using fresh seasonal ingredients.
The home offers a very stable environment for residents, with many of the staff long-standing, so they have been able to build up great relationships with the residents and families over time. The care home manager is a registered nurse and has heavy involvement with residents and the day-to-day running of the home.
For a reassuring chat with a Healthcare Homes Group advisor, people can call 01793 387330.
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