Weekend Care Assistant

SIMILAR JOBS

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  Gloucestershire

  Support Worker

  Agency

  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.
  
  

• Weekend Care Assistant

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  Gloucestershire

  Care and Support Staff Support Worker

  Agency

  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.
  

• Female Healthcare Assistant

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  Salisbury

  Care and Support Staff

  Permanent

  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.