Care More in 2024

FEMALE CARE ASSISTANT

Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

We are looking for a female live in care assistant to support a client with a spinal injury in their own home. The package will be 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, and requires previous live in experience. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving licence
• Clear communication skills 
• GCSE  or equivalent in English and Maths 
• Previous live in experience 
• Kind, caring, and patient 

DESIREABLE: 

• PEG training 
• Experience with hoisting
• Care certificate/ NVQ Level 2
• Complex care experience

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• DBS rebate reimbursment
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Free uniforms
• Lifestyle discount card
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Retain Healthcare are developing a brand new service, and we are looking for the very best support workers in Wiltshire to work within a specialist supported living setting in Chippenham. You will be working alongside a team of experienced and dedicated staff who specialise in supporting young adults with an Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Eating Disorders.  You will be supporting people with a therapeutic approach that enables them to live a fulfilling life.

This team will receive the very best training and development to ensure that they are skilled in supporting the people we support. We are looking for full time, part time and bank staff, days, nights and Sleep ins to deliver this service with a range of contracts to meet your individual employment needs.

Pay rates are £14.00 to £21 per hour (with holiday pay accrued separately)

Working with Retain Healthcare means that you will have:

• Weekly pay
• Free Lifestyle card for discounts as well as access to Blue Light Card
• FLEXIBLE hours - Full time, Part time, or Bank with a range of shifts including days, nights and sleep ins
• Contracted hours available
• Fast track recruitment process
• Free extensive training
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• 24/7 support from our highly experienced team
• Application and access to your Rota via our mobile app
• Access to ongoing personal development
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
The service is situated in Chippenham.
Your duties will be assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, medication and supporting to attend healthcare appointments. Accessing paid employment and opportunities, exploring the local community and maintaining relations with family and friends. Additional activities may include:

• Swimming 
• Animal Therapy
• Further Education
• Walking/exercise
• Social events to develop skills 
• And supporting other personal interests that they have

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in a similar setting
• Right to work in the UK
• Driving Licence preferable
• PBM or PMVA training - although this can be provided for the right person
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID
• We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For this Role.

If your looking to give people opportunities to grow and flourish within their life, please contact our recruitment team today.

Employment is subject to meeting the Retain Healthcare Safer Recruitment Checks.

Care More in 2024

FEMALE CARE ASSISTANT

Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

We are looking for a female live in care assistant to support a client with a spinal injury in their own home. The package will be 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, and requires previous live in experience. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving licence
• Clear communication skills 
• GCSE  or equivalent in English and Maths 
• Previous live in experience 
• Kind, caring, and patient 

DESIREABLE: 

• PEG training 
• Experience with hoisting
• Care certificate/ NVQ Level 2
• Complex care experience

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Weekly pay
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• DBS rebate reimbursment
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Free uniforms
• Lifestyle discount card
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

A vacancy exists within Retain Healthcare as an Out of hours Coordinator. We are a dynamic Homecare provider offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments both public and private, and individuals within their homes.
 
As an Out of hours Coordinator you will be required to ensure the smooth operation of ensuring that the Care team follow company policies as well as national and local guidance.

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively allocating work to support workers, covering sickness or absence, ensuring you maintain travel effective rotas as required while customers have a consistent high-quality service from people they know.

• Ensuring that new starters are supported by having appropriate mentors and contact as they start.

• Supporting the Branch Manager with addressing any staff performance management issues in line with Company policy

• Report and record any safeguarding concerns to the Registered Manager and Head of Operations and Quality. Support the Management with Safeguarding referrals and CQC notifications.

• Attend training and expand your personal development. You will need to have the ability to use reflective practice and ensure that learning logs are completed so that lessons can be learnt to improve overall service delivery for the company.

• Ensure that any concerns, complaints or grievances are reported to the Registered Manager and Head of Operations and Quality and dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner in line with Company policy.

• Always Strive for outstanding, ensuring our customers are looked after ‘their problem is our problem’ approach.

• Monitor sickness and absence of staff and work with staff to improve where their attendance is below the expected standard.

• You will need to ensure that the Homecare service works in an outcome focused way that is person centred to the individual customer.

• Setting up new customers on the systems, ensuring accurate information is entered.

• Ensuring that support plans are written to a high standard and that risk assessments are carried out and reviewed in line with the Company’s policy. Reviewing and auditing of support plans and customer files as required.

 2. CONTACTS & COMMUNICATIONS

• Have strong communication and leadership skills and be able to build sound relationships with all of our customers

• Excellent customer service skills, nothing is to much trouble for our customers and the ability to make them feel important to us is key to a successful branch.
• Build strong relationships with staff and work to our staff retention strategy, showing appreciation and recognition for the work that they do.
• Ensuring that records and legible, accurate, non-opinionated and to a good standard
• Support the Branch Managers with disciplinaries and performance management of staff.
• Support the Branch Manager with branch reports, collection or data, being CQC ready.

 3. REQUIREMENTS

The holder of this post should be able to demonstrate:

• The branch and you, maintain integrity when dealing with matters of Customer confidentiality
• A willingness to undertake training to develop new skills
• A willingness to operate flexibility and to be accountable
• The ability to work without supervision while adhering to company policies
• An understanding of the needs of our Customers
• Keep up to date on legislation and regulations
• Have Strong leadership skills
• Be forward thinking, self-motivated and persistent.
• Be trustworthy, intuitive, organised and methodical
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be approachable and quality oriented
• Able to handle complaints and resolve conflict
• Understand CQC KLOES, the Care Act and Health and Safety.
• Have full knowledge and understanding of the application of Company policies and procedures and Behaviour Framework
• Embody and represent the ethos and values of the Company by being an ambassador for Retain Healthcare.

 This role would be to cover the evening and night shift as well as some weekends. Salary is open for discussion depending on the applicants previous experience. The position is remote and would assist each of our offices.

CARE MORE IN 2024! 
As a Care Worker for Retain Healthcare, the main purpose of the position is to provide care and support to all of customers, (both individuals and families assessed as being in need of assistance).
You will enable customers to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes.
Our services are customer led, and we support our customers to achieve their personal outcomes, by using an outcome focused approach.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES -

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Requirements: 

• A kind, approachable, caring, and passionate individual 
• Drivers licence 
• Own a car 
• A desire to provide quality care and make a difference in the lives of others
• Available between 7am-2pm or 4pm-10pm 

Benefits:

• Get paid - for all travel,visits & training
• Guaranteed hours contract - know your earnings every week
• Flexible hours both full and part time with a range of shift patterns
• 40p per mile for travel
• Weekly pay
• All training provided is endorsed by Skills for Care through our training company Retain Skills
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Lifestyle card 
• Access to a vehicle when yours is off the road
• Blue Light card
• Lifestyle discount card
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Potential to progress your career further with employment opportunites and Diplomas. 

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker
* Driving Licence is Essential 
* Sposorship not available 

‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer’
Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Being a part of this gives you access to training and personal development that is both innovative and career changing. You will be leading the way in shaping the future of Social Care and developing the next generation of Care Professionals. ‘Feel proud to work in Social Care’

Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual 
-drivers licence 
- own a car
- UK work authorisation

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• £250 joining bonus
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform
• Paid training
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker and Healthcare Assistant Role

*Driving Licence Essential *Sponsorship not available*
Hours available: 07:00-14:00 or 16:00-22:00
Full Training provided

‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer’
Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• £250 joining bonus

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

For more information please call our recruitment team!

"Let's prioritize care in 2024!"

"To achieve great work, you must love what you do. If you are still searching for your passion, look no further than Retain Healthcare”.
We are revolutionizing the way care and support are delivered to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right individual to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides an improved quality of life to those who need you most.
Joining us means you will have access to innovative training and personal development opportunities that will change the course of your career. You will be at the forefront of shaping the future of social care and developing the next generation of care professionals. Don't just work in social care, feel proud of your contribution to it. Take the first step towards greatness with Retain Healthcare.

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• £250 joining bonus

NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED
 
Requirements: 

• A kind, approachable, caring and passionate individual
• Drivers licence 
• Your own car 
• Willingness to learn and make a difference
• Available 7am-2pm or 4pm-10pm

Block Pay.
An option to earn extra income with Block Pay is available for our carers, who offer a combination of homecare and block services.
How does Block care work?

• Set shifts 7-2 and 4-10
• We pay for 13 hours per day , regardless of contact time

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Community Support Worker and Healthcare Assistant Role

*Driving Licence Essential *Sponsorship not available*
Hours available: 07:00-14:00 or 16:00-22:00
Full Training provided

‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer’
Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform, training and DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• £250 joining bonus

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

For more information please call our recruitment team!

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow? If so, we invite you to become a vital member of our dedicated healthcare team as a Healthcare Assistant.

Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual 
- UK work authorisation

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
• Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
• Attending training and expanding your personal development
• Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
• When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
• Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• £250 joining bonus
• Employee assistance program
• Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
• Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• FREE uniform
• Paid training
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.

Care more in 2024!
Retain Healthcare, Wiltshire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential service in Salisbury area for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading providers to support people with learning and physical disabilities.

Pay rates are £11.50 to £17.25 per hour (with holiday pay accrued separately)
Working with Retain Healthcare means that you will have:

• Weekly pay (PAYE not Umbrella so no hidden charges)
• FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
• Access to multiple high street discounts via the Blue Light scheme or Lifestyle card
• Paid training
• 24/7 support from our highly experienced team

• Access to ongoing personal development
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform

Your duties will be assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, medication and healthcare appointments along with accessing the local community and maintaining relations with family and friends. Additional activities may include:

• Trips to pubs and restaurants
• Music and discos
• Cinema and watching movies in the house
• Gaming
• Walking/exercise and some sport
• Art and craft sessions

Day shift would be 8:00-6:30pm
Requirements for this role:

• A driver with own car due to location.
• Experience with Autism and LD an advantage but not essential
• Physical Intervention Training(PBM, PMVA) desirable but not essential
• Right to work in the UK
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID

Shift
*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

CARE MORE IN 2024!

We are looking for a kind and experienced support worker to assist with waking nights near Chippenham!

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
• Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
• Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
• Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
• Administering medication.
• Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
• Encouraging independence where possible.

Knowledge of spinal injury, autonomic dysreflexia, diabetes, stoma care and catheter care is desirable but if not, we can provide full training.

Requirements:

• 1 year complex care experience necessary
• PEG feeding and Oxygen experience
• GCSE maths and English or higher
• Must hold a Full UK driving license

Why Retain?

• Weekly pay 
• Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
• DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
• Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
• Opportunity to progress your career
• Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills