Search Jobs:
Upload CV
This job is no longer available.
You can view related vacancies or set-up an email alert notification when similar jobs are added to the website using the buttons below.

Agency Healthcare Assistant

£9.50 - £18.00 per hour Weekly pay, paid holidays, pension
 

Job Description

Experienced Healthcare Assistants - Swindon Area

We are currently recruiting for compassionate and caring individuals who would like to develop their career in care, or are looking for a new opportunity!

As an 'Agency Healthcare Assistant' you will have at least 6 months previous healthcare experience. You will be supporting people in a range of residential and nursing settings across Swindon and the local surround area. You will get all the benefits of a permanent worker along with the flexibility and choice that comes with agency work!

Retain Healthcare was developed from a family run business which has been running for over 30 years, providing a high quality service to customers and supporting our staff through learning and development. Our ethos is for continuous learning and includes 4 key ethos':

Retaining - Quality
Retaining - Independence
Retaining - Staff
Retaining - Skills


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supporting those we care for to get up in the mornings and get ready for the day, including: Getting washed and dressed.
  • Assisting with mobility through hoists and stand aids
  • Provide personal care where required such as assisting to the toilet
  • Providing companionship such as going out into the community to go shopping or to appointments. But also being there to provide emotional support throughout the day, and taking part in activities they enjoy.
  • Working as a team with other healthcare professionals.

BENEFITS

  • The flexibility to work hours that suit you!
  • Weekly Pay
  • FREE Training
  • On-going support from us through training and career development opportunities.
  • Competitive rates of pay, plus holiday pay and enhanced nights, weekend and bank holiday rates
  • FLEXIBLE working hours including: Full time or part time and a range of shift patterns.
  • Recommend a friend bonus scheme of up to £300 per recommendation
  • Pension scheme

REQUIREMENT

  • To be an agency worker you will be expected to 'hit the ground running', which is why we require a minimum of 6 months experience working in care.
  • It would also be beneficial to be a driver, but this is not a requirement.

The high quality of our service can only be delivered by people like you who want to make a difference to the individuals we support. We rely on our Healthcare Assistants to leave a good impression to form part of our ongoing reputation in the local area.

SIMILAR JOBS
  • list Care Assistant - Safer Independence Support - Bath


    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

  • list Care Assistant- Community Support Worker- Gloucestershire

    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.

  • list Care Assistant

    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!

Connect with us