Job Title: Support workers/Healthcare Assistants
Location: Bristol, North Somerset
Salary: From £13.25 enhanced rates of pay for nights, weekends and public holidays.
Please note: We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship for these roles.
About Retain Healthcare
At Retain Healthcare, we believe care is not just a service-it's a calling. Built on a foundation of family values, we've delivered high-quality, person-centred support across the Southwest, empowering people to live independently in their own homes for over 30 years.
Our Four Core Values Reflect Our Mission
Retaining Quality - Committed to the highest standards of care
- Retaining Independence - Supporting autonomy and dignity
- Retaining Staff - Nurturing and investing in our team
- Retaining Skills - Continuous learning and excellence in care
The Role
We are currently seeking Support Worker and Healthcare Assistants in Bristol and North Somerset to support individuals with diverse needs including young person's care, physical disabilities, challenging behaviours, autism and long-term health conditions as well as supporting the elderly with personal care within residential care settings.
Shifts Include
- Full and Part-time hours
- Day or night shifts
- 12-hour or flexible rotas
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care and hygiene
- Support with mobility and use of specialist equipment (e.g. hoists, wheelchairs)
- Monitor wellbeing and report concerns
- Administer or prompt medication
- Promote independence and social engagement
- Maintain accurate daily records
- Follow safeguarding and health & safety protocols
Requirements
- A valid UK driving licence
- A minimum of 6 months' paid care experience
- Able to attend 5 days of in-person induction training (Cheltenham, Salisbury, or Chippenham)
- An enhanced DBS in adults, children and young people.
- Have experience in people with Autism and learning disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate, empathetic, and reliable
- Right to work in the UK (we do not provide visa sponsorship)
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay - Weekly, with the opportunity to accrue holiday pay
- Full Training - Including paid induction and continuous development
- FREE Uniform + PPE
- Employee Discounts - Blue Light Card and Lifestyle Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Earn up to £250!
Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are equal opportunity employers. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks
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