Support Worker

Retain Healthcare

Posted 18 days ago, valid for 17 days

Coleford, Gloucestershire GL168ED, England

£18,000 - £22,000 per annum

Full Time

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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 disabilitiesYour 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