CARE MORE IN 2024

Do you thrive in supporting young people with complex needs?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Gloucestershire. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.
 
About You:

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• PBS/PBM Training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
• Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
• Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.

 
What We Offer:

• 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
• Paid Holidays
• Access to blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Shift booking app
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

 
If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
 
Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.
 
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 is seeking compassionate and reliable Care Assistants and Support Workers to join our growing team! We offer rewarding weekend shifts that allow you to make a real difference in people's lives while maintaining a work-life balance. Your duties will be assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care.

Pay rates are £13.50 to £22 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 - shifts including days and nights,
• Access to multiple high street discounts via the Blue Light scheme
• Free extensive training
• 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)

Requirements for this role:

• A caring and compassionate individual with a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities.
• Reliability and a commitment to high-quality care.
• 6 months' experience in a similar role.
• Weekend availibility.

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

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.

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
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

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

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.
INDCARE

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*

Position: Support Worker
Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: £23,817 per annum Pension and Excellent Benefits
Location: Cheltenham
 
Are you a compassionate Support Worker with a dedication to enhancing the lives of others? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Support Worker in Cheltenham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing multiple needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, or learning disabilities.
 
Why Join our Client?
 
At our client's organisation, they believe in empowering our staff to excel. We provide comprehensive support and free training to equip you with the skills necessary to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. By joining our team, you'll receive a competitive salary of £23,817 per annum, along with an array of generous benefits, including:
 

• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Fantastic pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Free on site meals
• Life Assurance coverage up to 3 times your salary
• Fully funded DBS checks and renewals
• Company sick pay scheme
• 'Smart Health' program offering unlimited access to online, telephone, and video GP services
• Access to a private holiday flat
• Wellbeing Support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling and legal advice
• Eyecare and Flu vouchers
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support

 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Provide key support and care to clients within the designated service.
Offer personal care assistance to identified clients.
Play an active role in assessing and managing client risk in a calm and clear manner.
Manage client meetings and facilitate the involvement of Client Inclusion and Training representatives.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures regarding medication management within the facility.
Assist in managing the referral process to achieve agreed occupancy levels within the service.
A satisfactory enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check are required for this role, and job offers are subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.
 
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
 
At our client's organisation, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and able to thrive. We recognise the value that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.
 
Disability Confident:

CARE MORE IN 2024!

We at Retain Healthcare are looking for confident individuals to work in a complex care package in Swindon.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
• Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
• Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
• Supporting the customer with daily activities such as shopping, hobbies, attending appointments, accessing the community and keeping the home up together with domestic tasks.
• Prompting/Administering medication.
• Use of moving and assisting equipment.
• Encouraging independence where possible.

Knowledge of PEG desirable but if not, training is provided.

Requirements:

• Previous care experience necessary
• 25 years old and over
• Must hold a UK driving license
• Ability to prepare and cook balanced meals
• Patient and caring nature

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
• Blue light card and other discounts

 

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!

We are looking for a new Team Leader!

The main purpose of the role is to ensure that care services are provided in a way that maximises a person’s independence, choice and dignity. The indiviual will achieve this through in-depth and person-centred care planning, care assessments and risk assessments. The Community Team Leader will also provide support to the care team, enabling to understand each customer’s support needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• An individual who is kind, apprachable, caring, and passionate
• Drivers Licence 
• Your own car & willingness to travel
• NVQ Level 3 
• 2 years care experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work in the field and assist the Care Coordinator and Branch Manager. To ensure the quality of care being delivered is to the highest standard expected by Retain Healthcare.
• To have a full understanding of our policies and behaviours framework and ensure that the organisation exceeds these expectations.
• Ensuring customers have activities that support them to meet their outcomes.
• Event planning for customer, families and staff inclusion creating opportunities for social interaction.
• Shadowing and training new staff the practical delivery of care to support to our customer’s.
• Carrying out supervisions and spot checks of carer’s and supporting them to develop their skills through feedback and reflective learning.
• To take responsibility for the organisation and maintenance of Care Plan files in their area. To work with a team member when our standards have not been reached, providing continuous improvement.
• Work in a flexible manner that meets the needs of the service.
• Carry out new service assessments ensuring that an agreed Care Plan and Risk Assessments are in place before the service commences, unless, in emergency cover agreed by the Manager.
• To ensure that every customer has a Support Plan and Risk Assessments that are regularly reviewed and detailed to meet their individual needs.
• To communicate regularly and when required with customer’s and their family; informing next of kin when an incident has occurred if appropriate.
• Contribute towards communicating changes to rotas and customer requirements within the community.
• Ensure that carers adhere to company policies and procedures and ensure the care team are working within them.
• To identify any further training needs of carers information observed or customer’s feedback. 
• To ensure that the service operates at an Outstanding rating with the Care Quality Commission and that all organisational objectives are fully met by their team.

• Maintain and always ensure that office records and notes are accurate and up to date, including the correct storing of information and adherence to the Data Protection Act and GDPR legislation.

• Deliver good and effective care and support to all of our customer’s and ensure everyone has a good customer experience.

• To model effective communication and hold regular team meetings.

C.O.S not available. 

Benefits: 

• Get paid - for all travel,visits & training
• Guaranteed hours contract - know your earnings every week
• 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
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Potential to progress your career further with employment opportunites and Diplomas. 

Community Support Worker

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’

Benefits:

• 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
• Weekly pay. PAYE (not Umbrella so no hidden Fees)
• All PPE provided
• Easy online application
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Access to “Blue Light Card”
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

 Job Details:

• 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 
• Your own car 
• Willingness to learn and make a difference

‘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.
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 on 03303334443!

JOB TITLE – Homecare Coordinator
Report to: Registered Manager - Salisbury

Introduction:
A vacancy exists within Retain Healthcare; we are a dynamic recruitment agency and homecare provider offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments both public and private, and individuals within their homes. This role will include building relationships with local authorities, social care, and health community teams.
As a Care Coordinator, you will be required to ensure the smooth running of the CQC-regulated branch supporting individuals in their own homes, maintaining its excellent reputation. You will seek new opportunities and ensure that the care and coordinating team follow company policies as well as national and local guidance.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Possess an NVQ3 in Social Care or be willing to undertake the qualification.
• Experience in a similar role within the healthcare sector is desirable.

What Retain Healthcare can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced, and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to support your development.
• Career development pathways that are person-centered for you, with excellent training opportunities.
• Retain Healthcare is an outcome-focused provider of services. We will support you to achieve your career outcomes in a supportive and flexible way.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Bonus Potential
• Blue light card
• Lifestyle card
• Lease car scheme available
• Employee assistance program
• Your Birthday off

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the branch continues to grow and develop its homecare service.
• To ensure the team and the branch overall hit their weekly KPIs, covering areas such as the recruitment of new staff, number of packages taken on, and the development of our private funding customer base.
• Ensure that the coordinating team creates travel-effective rotas in advance and that customers have a consistent, high-quality service from people they know.
• Ensure the branch keeps effective relationships with the staff, has an understanding of their work requirements. Ensure the team rosters effectively, with skill matching to specific needs managed effectively.
• Report and record any safeguarding concerns to the Branch Manager.
• Attend training and expand your personal development. You will need the ability to use reflective practice, and ensure learning logs are completed so that lessons can be learned and improve overall service delivery for the branch.
• Meet and exceed realistic KPIs & targets.
• Always strive for outstanding service, ensuring our customers are looked after with a "there problem is our problem" approach.
• Approve and keep a record of holidays and ensure there are appropriate staffing levels to ensure capacity.
• Monitor sickness and absence of staff and work with staff to improve attendance where it falls below the expected standard.
• You will need to ensure that the homecare service works in an outcome-focused way that is person-centered to the individual customer. Ensure 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. Mentor staff responsible for care plans and risk assessments on how this should be carried out.

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.

Health and Social Care - Trainer
Due to continued growth and expansion,
Retain Healthcare and Retain Skills are now recruiting for a Health and Social Care Trainer to join our established team. 
This is an opportunity for you to join a creative and forward thinking team, delivering high quality health and social care training to services across the South West.

You will have to opportunity to work with the Management Team who have developed an exciting new model of care and support. This will involve working with staff and managers to create, deliver and monitor training programmes to all sectors of the workforce including residential care, learning disabilities, home care and agency bank staff. This is to train internal and external candidates.

The Person

You need to be qualified/competent to deliver a range of courses including:
 

• Moving and Assisting
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Basic Life Support
• Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam
• Induction Training
• Safegaurding Adults at Risk
• Safe Handling of Medicines

You will have the experience and able to demonstrate skills in delivering quality training. You will be self-motivated, have good time management skills as well as able to use your initiative within the scope of the job role. It would be desirable that your experience includes supervisory/management skills in Health & Social Care.

There will be an expectation to travel to our all branches in Cheltenham, Chippenham and Salisbury as well as external organisations to deliver training therefore a full driving licence is required.

The successful candidate must hold a relevant Health & Social Care qualification minimum of level 3 be a competent user of IT including Microsoft Office applications / Powerpoint. Hold relevant training qualifications to deliver sessions. Minimum of PTLS,
Travel to various locations in Gloucestershire, Dorset, Avon and Wiltshire and occasionally further, would be required and applicants must hold a full clean driving licence.

In Return Retain Healthcare will offer you a generous salary, excellent training facilities and career development. Applicants will need to be DBS checked and meet our stringent recruitment criteria.
Retain Healthcare and Retain Skills are an equal opportunities employer and Endorsed by Skills for Care

CARE MORE IN 2024

Do you thrive in supporting young people with complex needs?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Gloucestershire. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.
 
About You:

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• PBS/PBM Training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
• Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
• Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.

 
What We Offer:

• 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
• Paid Holidays
• Access to blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application
• Shift booking app
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

 
If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
 
Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.
 
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.