Job Title: Care Support Worker
Report to: Care Manager
Location: Gloucester and surrounding areas
Salary: From £12 to £15 per hour, depending on experience.
Contract: 30h per week

Our client, a local charity, is looking for caring and dedicated individuals to join their team as Care Support Workers. We welcome both experienced professionals and those new to care, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Provide essential personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Support with domestic tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.
• Offer companionship, emotional support, and engage in social activities.
• Administer medication under supervision.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, using appropriate aids.

What our client offers:

• Competitive pay: Enhanced rates for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Mileage allowance: 45p per mile.
• Paid travel and waiting time.
• Career development: Access to training and opportunities for advancement.

What our client is looking for:

• Driving licence and reliable vehicle
• Weekend and on-call availability
• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Previous care experience
• DBS update service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Please note:
No sponsorship opportunities are available for this role.
Any offer made is subject to satisfactory references and a 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