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 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. 

CARE MORE IN 2024!

Job tilte: Support Worker/Care Assistant
Salary: £24200 - £26200 per annum depending on experience
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Fairford

#APPLY NOW AND RECEIVE £250 JOINING BONUS# (paid after probation)

#WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THESE ROLES#

Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support for 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.
This role offers 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.

We offer:

• Contracted full time hours, 28 days holiday
• Paid travel and waiting time
• Paid mileage
• Paid training (classroom based and endorsed by Skills For Care)
• Opportunity to complete a diploma and progress into Team Leader/ Care Coordinator role within the office
• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
• FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday and weekend pay
• Access to blue light card
• Access to The Lifestyle discount card
• Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Requirements:

• A kind, approachable, caring and passionate individual
• Drivering licence
• Your own car
• Willingness to learn and make a difference
• Available 7am-2pm or 4pm-10pm
• No experience required as full training provided

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 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.

Care Assistant
Being a Care worker with Retain Healthcare is truly like no other …
"The greatest gift in life is supporting those around to be the Happiest and Healthiest version of themselves"

Here at Retain, we strongly believe and live by both our core Values and Ethos ; Offering continuous learning, Improvement and high quality training from professionals :

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

Your day may consist of Verbal prompts , Supporting in the community , assisting with medication and promoting the independence of each and every service user . Some of our clients you will support live with Mental Health conditions , so on each shift we make it our mission to assist setting and overcoming goals , to be a positive influence and to listen and be aware of both Spoken language and Body language . Every single day is different and offers a new set of Challenges and Joys for you to unlock

"Improve your work life balance and join us in our mission to improve lives for others"

We offer a wide variety of Earlies , Lates and Waking night shifts and the most diverse placements to work ; which can run anywhere from
07:00 - 14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-07:00, 

Feel proud and accomplished every day knowing you have made a huge impact to those around and those who you support. Things always seem impossible until its done
#We'reAllInThisTogether #TeamRetain


Recruiting for Days and Nights including Part Time and Full time Hours(12hr)

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 check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Shift booking app
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Requirements:
You will need to be an experienced carer with a minimum of 6 months paid experience.
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, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living service on the outskirts of Cheltenham for ongoing shifts and ad hic work. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical and learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
 
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
• Free extensive training
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• 24/7 support from our highly experienced team
• Fast track registration available
• Application and access to your Rota via our mobile app
• Access to ongoing personal development
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
 

The services are situated in the Ullenwood area of Cheltenham where they support children and young people with complex disabilities, helping them live a life as independently as possible. You will be working along a team of professionals providing personalised care to help residents enjoy many their interests such as Art, Craft, music, fashion and sport.
 

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
• And whatever the residents personal hobby may be.

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• Experience complex care and LD an advantage but not essential
• Right to work in the UK
• Due to location, Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred but not essential.
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

Title: Recruitment Consultant
Report to: Agency Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Contracted hours: 40 (office based)
 
 We are looking for a professional and customer focused salesperson to account manage existing and develop new business opportunities across Gloucestershire. Due to expansion this exciting opportunity exists within Retain Healthcare - Cheltenham Branch, for a Recruitment Consultant.
We are an experienced, dynamic Healthcare provider offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments throughout Wiltshire and across the South West, with branches in Cheltenham, Chippenham, Salisbury and Bournemouth we are the agency of choice for many providers in the local area.

As a Recruitment Consultant you will support and develop our key accounts with their staffing requirements working in partnership with them to understand their services, building outstanding relationships and ensuring our customers feel supported.
We are looking for an aspiring individual, who is enthusiastic, motivated, confident and a team player to join our creative and diverse team, if you enjoy going the extra mile to make people happy.
In order to support the growth of this established branch, we welcome sales experience and the ability to work around daily tasks while maximising the potential from every telephone call and face to face interaction.
To be a successful Recruitment and Retention Coordinator you will have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proven sales experience
• A full UK driving license with access to a vehicle
• Love working with people
• Understanding of the healthcare industry would be advantageous

You will be using your excellent communication skills to build and maintain successful professional relationships. You will have the confidence to request meetings face to face and engage with candidates and clinical leads and managers alike. You will work well under pressure maintaining effective interpersonal skills.

With the ambition and determination to succeed, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, working together to excel in both service, productivity and growth.
As a company who strive to deliver exceptional communication, you will develop relationships with our customers and staff. Develop and maintain customer database and successfully coordinate shift allocation in a fast-paced environment.
You will have an understanding of the Retain Healthcare Ethos and ensure we are caring, honest and reliable. Ensure that safeguarding policies and practises are always adhered to.

As a Recruitment Consultant you can expect a starting salary of £24K to £25K plus bonus after qualifying period. Contributory Pension Scheme, sector specific training, 28 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays), your birthday off, free parking, Lifestyle card, access to Blue Light card and career development opportunities and promotion opportunities from within. You will have the opportunity to work in an experienced and professional team who have a wide range of skills, experience and diverse backgrounds to support your development.

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!

Care Assistant
Being a Care worker with Retain Healthcare is truly like no other …
"The greatest gift in life is supporting those around to be the Happiest and Healthiest version of themselves"

Here at Retain, we strongly believe and live by both our core Values and Ethos ; Offering continuous learning, Improvement and high quality training from professionals :

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

Your day may consist of Verbal prompts , Supporting in the community , assisting with medication and promoting the independence of each and every service user . Some of our clients you will support live with Mental Health conditions , so on each shift we make it our mission to assist setting and overcoming goals , to be a positive influence and to listen and be aware of both Spoken language and Body language . Every single day is different and offers a new set of Challenges and Joys for you to unlock

"Improve your work life balance and join us in our mission to improve lives for others"

We offer a wide variety of Earlies , Lates and Waking night shifts and the most diverse placements to work ; which can run anywhere from
07:00 - 14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-07:00, 

Feel proud and accomplished every day knowing you have made a huge impact to those around and those who you support. Things always seem impossible until its done
#We'reAllInThisTogether #TeamRetain


Recruiting for Days and Nights including Part Time and Full time Hours(12hr)

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 check
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Weekly pay
• Free DBS and uniforms
• Easy online application
• Shift booking app
• Retain Rewards - local discounts
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Requirements:
You will need to be an experienced carer with a minimum of 6 months paid experience.
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, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living service on the outskirts of Cheltenham for ongoing shifts and ad hic work. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading specialist further education, training, personal development and residential services for people with physical and learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
 
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
• Free extensive training
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• 24/7 support from our highly experienced team
• Fast track registration available
• Application and access to your Rota via our mobile app
• Access to ongoing personal development
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
 

The services are situated in the Ullenwood area of Cheltenham where they support children and young people with complex disabilities, helping them live a life as independently as possible. You will be working along a team of professionals providing personalised care to help residents enjoy many their interests such as Art, Craft, music, fashion and sport.
 

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
• And whatever the residents personal hobby may be.

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• Experience complex care and LD an advantage but not essential
• Right to work in the UK
• Due to location, Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred but not essential.
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

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!

Job Title: Handyman/Driver
Location: Cheltenham
Hours: 15h (2 days) per week, over-time available 

Retain Healthcare is seeking a reliable and skilled Handyman / Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks as well as driving / collecting care staff. This dual-role position requires a versatile individual capable of managing multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively,
You will need to be experienced in DIY, Painting, decorating and gardening
Clean driving licence, over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide day to day maintenance work as requested and at all company sites / property
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address issues before they become problems.
• Assemble furniture and equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including waste management and cleaning duties.
• Coordinate with external contractors for larger projects.
• Keep an inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, and order new stock when necessary.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests
• Develop a schedule of work for repairs and general maintenance including decorating, electrical testing, lighting and essential safety checks.
• Carry out PAT testing inline with visual and electronic tests

Driver Duties:

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport goods, equipment, and occasionally personnel to various locations.
• Conduct regular vehicle maintenance checks of the fleet of 5 vehicles and report any issues to the management
• Maintain accurate records and vehicle logs..
• To assist in ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy, serviced, taxed, Mot’d and insured.
• Check company vehicles to ensure
• Follow all traffic laws and company safety policies.
• To assist in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of all vehicles and safety checks

 
Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar maintenance role.
• Valid UK driver’s license with a clean driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of various maintenance and repair techniques.
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively and safely..
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and a customer service-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience driving different types of vehicles
• Familiarity with local driving routes and traffic laws.

Work Environment:

• This position requires both indoor and outdoor work, often in varying weather conditions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Health and wellness programmes.
• Paid time off and holidays.