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 Healthcare Assistant
Location: Cheltenham, England
Retain Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the individuals in their own homes. We believe in empowering our clients to live independently and safely, and our team members play a vital role in achieving this goal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Administering medications as directed.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting individuals in activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and housekeeping.
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals involved in their care.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare desired but not essential.
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Cos Not Provided
Benefits:

• £400 joining bonus.
• Paid training and free uniform.
• DBS rebate reimbursement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Weekly pay
• Full time or part time hours available.
• The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

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! 

‘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’

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from

• £400 JOINING BONUS
• Weekly Pay
• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 28 days annual leave
• 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.
• FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card

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.

Retain Healthcare, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living services in Coleford for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading providers to support people with learning disabilities to live with more independence.

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
• Free DBS
• 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
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
The services are situated in the forest of dean. At this service in Coleford, they support four young males, aged 22 - 25. They are all very active and in normal times they enjoy a full range of community based and local activities. A variety of shifts are available including nights and long days and either ad hock or block booked work is available.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities
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

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• 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

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

Retain Healthcare, Chippenham are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living service in central Chippenham for ongoing shifts and ad hoc work. 


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
• 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 service is situated in Central Chippenham , just minutes away from the town center. It comprises of 2 houses joined with a communal lounge and dining area.
 

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:

• Bingo
• Music and discos
• Cinema and watching movies
• 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

Retain Healthcare, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living services in Trowbridge for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading providers to support people with learning disabilities and autism to live with more independence.

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
• Free DBS
• 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
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
The services are situated in the a residential are of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. At this service  they support four young adults with LD and Autism.
 A variety of shifts are available including nights and long days and either ad hock or block booked work is available.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities
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

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• 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

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

Retain Healthcare, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting care assistants to work within specialist residential care home in Cheltenham for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside a team of experience and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of elderly residents both full time and respite.


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
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

Location:
The service is a large retirement village with apartments and a central Shopping , activity , dining area. 

Your duties will be callin on residents within the complex and assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, medication, general housework and companionship along with accessing the central activity center.

Additional activities may include:

• Pub Quiz
• Cinema and movie days
• Fitness activity
• Art and craft sessions
• Walking/exercise
• Coffee mornings

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• Right to work in the UK
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

Retain Healthcare, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living services in Devizes for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading providers to support people with learning disabilities and autism to live with more independence.

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
• Free DBS
• 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
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

 A variety of shifts are available including nights and long days and either ad hock or block booked work is available.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities
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

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• 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

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

Retain Healthcare, Wiltshire are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living services in Melksham for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside one of the country's leading providers to support people with learning disabilities and autism to live with more independence.

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
• Free DBS
• 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
• Regulated by CQC
• Retain Rewards
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Free uniform (Where applicable)

 A variety of shifts are available including nights and long days and either ad hock or block booked work is available.
The purpose of your role is to give the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities
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

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
• 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
• You will be required to complete a criminal records check (DBS
• We will require 3 employment references
• Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

INDCARE

Join our team in Bristol and make a difference.
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours in a residential setting.

About You:

• Experience: Minimum 6 months of paid experience working with people in a residential care setting.
• Skills: Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism, dementia, dysphasia, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and challenging behaviours. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage challenging behaviours effectively. Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-centered care and promoting individual independence.
• Attitude: Proactive approach, able to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home. Willing to engage with clients in daily activities, including outings in the community.

What We Offer:

• Support: 24/7 support advice and guidance, employee assistance program, Mental Health First Aiders, dedicated coordinator, career development pathway, and local training.
• Flexibility: Flexible hours (part-time or full-time), various shifts, guaranteed hours, and free uniform, training, and DBS rebate reimbursement.
• Benefits: Enhanced Bank Holiday pay, paid holidays, access to a blue light card, weekly pay, online application, shift booking app, local discounts, recommend a friend bonus, and more.

Join our team today!
If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are equal opportunities employers. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.