FEMALE CARE ASSISTANT

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 female live in care assistant to support a client with a spinal injury in their own home. The package will be 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off, and requires previous live in experience. 

CoS not available

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving licence
• Clear communication skills 
• GCSE  or equivalent in English and Maths 
• Previous live in experience 
• Kind, caring, and patient 

DESIREABLE: 

• PEG training 
• Experience with hoisting
• Available to attend 5 day Induction in one of our offices (Cheltenham, Chippenham, Salisbury)
• Care certificate/ NVQ Level 2
• Complex care experience

Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:

• 24 hour support advice and guidance
• Weekly pay
• 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.
• Guaranteed Hours available
• DBS rebate reimbursment
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Free blue light card
• Free uniforms
• 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.

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*

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