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Title: Recruitment Consultant
Report to: Agency Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Contracted hours: 40 (office based)
Salary: £24000 - £25000 bonus
 
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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.