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Deputy Manager

Position: Deputy Manager - Homecare
Reporting to: Registered Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Up to 28K  Bonus
Benefits: Pension, Company Mobile, Laptop, Birthday Off, Exclusive discount scheme

About Us:
Retain Healthcare is a dynamic homecare provider with a great reputation dedicated to offering exceptional support to individuals within their homes. We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation and are now seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Deputy Manager to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

Role Overview:
As a Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our branch. Your role will involve building strong relationships with local authorities, social care teams, and health community teams. You will be pivotal in maintaining our high standards of care, seeking new business opportunities, and ensuring that our team adheres to both company policies and national guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Branch Development: Drive the growth and development of our homecare services, ensuring the branch meets its weekly KPIs, including staff recruitment, new care packages, and expanding our private customer base.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor the coordinating team, ensuring the creation of efficient rotas and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care.
  • Recruitment & Compliance: Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring all new staff are hired following safer recruitment guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date training matrix, ensuring all staff meet compliance and training requirements.
  • Staff Management: Conduct staff supervisions and annual appraisals, address performance issues, manage absence and sickness, and ensure effective staff retention through recognition and support.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor and report any safeguarding concerns, conduct internal audits, and ensure all documentation is accurate, legible, and compliant with GDPR and CQC standards.
  • Customer Focus: Ensure a person-centered, outcome-focused approach in all care plans and risk assessments, delivering outstanding service that meets the individual needs of our customers.
  • Business Development: Network and build a strong profile within the community, cross-sell other parts of the business, and contribute to the annual quality report and business development plan.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while adhering to company policies
  • A deep understanding of customer needs and regulatory standards
  • Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and organised approach
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality
  • Ability to handle complaints and resolve conflicts effectively
  • A thorough understanding of CQC KLOEs, the Care Act, and Health and Safety regulations
Why Join Us?
  • Competitive Salary & Bonus: Recognising and rewarding your contributions.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for personal growth through training and reflective practice.
  • Supportive Environment: A team that values your input and encourages innovation.
  • Extra Perks: Enjoy your birthday off, a company mobile, and a laptop to support your work.
  • Access to our Pool Car: Useful if your car is off the road
  • Free Parking: All sites offer free parking
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and are ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding homecare services.

Female Live In Carer


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 compassionate, dedicated, and experienced female live-in carer to provide personalized care and support to a male client in the comfort of his own home. The carer will ensure the client's well-being, safety, and comfort while promoting independence and dignity. This role requires someone who can live on-site, providing 24-hour care and companionship.
The role will include; personal care, health monitoring, household duties; ensuring safety and security. Due to the nature of the clients job, the carer will need to pass in depth security clearnace. 
REQUIREMENTS:

  • Full Driving licence
  • Female applicants due to client requirements
  • Clear communication skills 
  • GCSE  or equivalent in English and Maths 
  • Previous live in experience 
  • Kind, caring, and patient
DESIREABLE: 
  • Bowel training
  • Experience with hoisting
  • Care certificate/ NVQ Level 2

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
  • 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
  • Guaranteed Hours available
  • FREE uniform
  • PAID training 
  • Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
  • Bluelight and Lifestyle discount cards
  • Weekly pay
  • Enhanced DBS Rebate Reimbursement
  • 28 days Annual Leave

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’
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 - Community Support Worker

"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.

Female Healthcare Assistant

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.

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.

Support Worker

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*

Support Worker

Position: Support Worker/ Healthcare Assistant
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:

Healthcare Assistant

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.

Community Team Leader

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 

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. 

Health and Social Care Trainer

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 the 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 both 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
  • Safeguarding Adults at Risk
  • Safe Handling of Medicines
You will have the experience and ability to demonstrate skills in delivering quality training. You will be self-motivated, have good time management skills and be able to use your initiative within the scope of the job role. It would be desirable if your experience includes supervisory/management skills in Health & Social Care.

There will be an expectation to travel to all our branches in Salisbury, Chippenham, Bournemouth and Cheltenham, as well as external organisations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Devon to deliver training. Therefore, a full driving licence is required.
The successful candidate must hold a relevant Health & Social Care qualification of minimum level 3, be a competent user of IT including Microsoft Office applications/Powerpoint and hold relevant training qualifications to deliver sessions. Minimum PTLS is essential.

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.

Community Support Worker - Cheltenham

Community Support Worker 1:1 24HRS
*Up to 40p mileage pay
*Female required due to clients need 


‘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’
 
HOURS AVAILABLE - 
7:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00 - 07:00 
 
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. The position will involve supporting with Alzheimers and some challenging behaviour.
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’
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 uniforms
  • Easy online application
  • Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
  • Retain Rewards - local discounts
  • 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.
INDCARE

Community Care Assistant - Calne

CARE MORE IN 2024! 

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.

*Sponsorship not available
*Driving Licence required 

  • Get paid - for all travel,visits & training
  • Earn £12.50 an hour for weekdays and £13.00 an hour for weekends, our domiciliary runs are block paid 
  • 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
  • Fully paid 2-week in depth induction including shadow shifts with experienced carers on our team
  • Weekly pay
  • All training provided is endorsed by Skills for Care through our training company Retain Skills
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Phone data paid for
  • Access to a vehicle when yours is off the road
  • DBS Rebate Reimbursement
  • Potential to progress your career further with employment opportunites and Diplomas. 
As a Support 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 so a driving license or use of a motorbike or bicylcle is preferred due to remote locations. 

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
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.

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