Care Assistant - Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker
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.
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
Paid training
Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
Lifestyle discount card
Weekly pay. PAYE (not Umbrella so no hidden Fees)
Free uniform
DBS Rebate Reimbursement
All PPE provided
Easy online application
Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
Retain Rewards - local discounts
Access to “Blue Light Card”
Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introductionMain Duties & Responsibilites:
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 basisRequirements:
A kind, approachable, caring, and passionate individual
Drivers Licence
Your own car
A willingness to learn
‘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.
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