We are looking for a healthcare assistant for one of our complex care packages in Chippenham. The shifts are 12 hour waking nights with some day shifts available also. We are looking for someone with previous complex care experience and a knowledge of AD. 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
• Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
• Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
• Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
• Administering medication.
• Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
• Encouraging independence where possible.

Knowledge of spinal injury, autonomic dysreflexia, diabetes, stoma care and catheter care is desirable but if not, we can provide full training.

Requirements:

• 1 year complex care experience necessary
• PEG feeding and Oxygen
• GCSE maths and English or Equivalent 
• Must hold a FULL UK driving license
• 25 years (Due to clients vehicle insurance policy)
• Comfortable with cats
• Comfortable around smoke

Why Retain?

• Weekly pay 
• Blue Light Card
• 28 Days annual leave
• Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
• DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
• Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
• Opportunity to progress your career
• Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills

For any questions please call our recruitment team on 03303334443 or email at recruitment@retainrecruitment.co.uk

Registered Nurse
We are seeking Registered Nurses to work flexible hours for full and part time roles.
We have a variety of projects coming up for Registered Nurses throughout the county. If you have a current NMC pin and availability we would love to tell you more about it.
We offer:

• Flexible work to suit you
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Training
• Regular shifts
• Evening, night and Weekend pay enhancements
• Paid Mileage*
• Paid Holidays
• Company Pension
• FREE DBS, FREE TRAINING, FREE UNIFORM* Subject to Ts and Cs
• YOUR NMC PIN PAID ANNUALLY*!
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of placements
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £300
• Help and assistance to get you through your revalidation
• Free Christmas party
• Competitive deals on lease cars
• Retain Rewards - Gyms, Shops, Car servicing / MOT

The Role
The role will involve working as part of our Nursing team to provide:

• Personal care
• Administration of medication
• Accurate Record Keeping (Daily records, MARS sheets)
• Syringe Driver
• Peg Feeds
• Catheter care and catheterisation where required,
• Promotion of independence
• Follow policies and procedures
• Understand and follow the NMC Code of conduct

What Retain Healthcare can offer you
The opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced and growing branch with a dynamic team who have a wide range of skills, experience and backgrounds to support your development.
This role May also be called RN, RGN, RMN, RNLD, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Registered General Nurse
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 …


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

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, 

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, 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 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

CARING FOR LIVES IN 25


#FULL TIME WORK AVAILABLE#
 
#DAYS AND NIGHTS#
 
#TRAVEL ALLOWANCE#
 
#WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THESE ROLES#
 
Retain Healthcare, Bristol are currently recruiting care assistants to work within specialist residential care homes and supported living services in Bath for ongoing shifts. You will be supporting adults of varying ability to live a normal life.
The role will require some personal care, house keeping and general companionship. The work will be onging and mainly 12 hour shifts both day and night.

You will be working alongside a team of experience and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of vulnerable residents both full time and respite.

The role will include:

• Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
• Respecting residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity
• Supporting residents with mealtimes and personal care.
• Helping residents with hobbies, activities and engaging in physical activities in a relaxed environment
• Assisting with medication

A variety of shifts will be available , both day or night and bookable via our dedicated app.
 
Travel allowance for people living outside a 10 mile radius of the service.

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 practical training
• Access to our online training courses to enable you to develop your career through over 140 dedicated courses.
• DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• 24/7 support from our highly experienced team and clinical support
• 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:
5 care homes in Keynsham, Bath & Radstock .




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

CARING FOR LIVES IN 25

Title: Senior Care Assistant - residential settings
Location: Gloucester
Salary: from £14 per hour
 
Full-time, part-time, and bank hours available
Day and night shifts available


We are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistants to work within specialist residential care homes in Gloucester for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside a team of experienced and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of elderly residents with dementia.
 
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation
• Taking handover of residents and tasks from the previous shift
• Allocating staff to residents based on their needs and skills
• Administering medications accurately and safely
• Leading and mentoring staff members
• Liaising with any healthcare professionals on the day, such as doctors and nurses
• Managing any emergencies that arise on the day and handing over to appropriate emergency services if required
• Checking that all staff are on track with care interventions, fluid charts, and other tasks
• Giving handover to the next shift

About You: To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Relevant qualifications and training or willingness to obtain them
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a care home setting, preferably as a Senior Care Assistant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

We Offer: 
 

• Flexible hours
• Free training (classroom based and endorsed by Skills For Care)
• 24-hour support advice and guidance
• Employee assistance program
• FREE uniform, DBS Rebate Reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday and weekend pay
• Access to blue light card
• Access to The Lifestyle discount card
• 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.

CARING FOR LIVES IN 25

Our client is seeking passionate and experienced Support Workers to join their team in Stroud. You’ll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to adults with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.

*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*

About You:

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to travel.
• Drive clients to social activities and medical appointments.
• Minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with adults in a residential care setting.
• Ability to administer medication under supervision.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-centered care.
• Proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.
• Must have full-time availability during the day.

What We Offer:

• 24-hour support, advice, and guidance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Guaranteed hours
• Free uniform, training, and DBS rebate reimbursement
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Paid holidays
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Weekly pay
• Easy online application and shift booking app
• Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction

Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.

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.