Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (Homecare) Location: Salisbury Salary: £13.25 - £18 per hour, paid travel time 40p per mile Please note: We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship for these roles. About Retain Healthcare We are a leading provider of high-quality home care services, dedicated to supporting individuals to live independently and safely within their own homes. Built on a foundation of family values, we have been providing exceptional care for over 30 years. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our core values: Retaining Quality: Delivering exceptional care that consistently meets the highest standards. Retaining Independence: Empowering individuals to maintain their independence and dignity. Retaining Staff: Investing in our dedicated team through ongoing training and support. Retaining Skills: Continuously developing and enhancing our care expertise. As a Healthcare Assistant for Retain Healthcare, the main purpose of the position is to provide care and support to all of customers, (both individuals and families assessed as being in need of assistance). You will enable customers to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes. Our services are customer led, and we support our customers to achieve their personal outcomes, by using an outcome focused approach. Key Responsibilities: 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 basis Requirements: A kind, approachable, caring, and passionate individual Drivers licence Own a car A desire to provide quality care and make a difference in the lives of others Available between 7am-2pm or 4pm-10pm Benefits: Competitive rates of pay Ongoing training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Weekly Pay 28 days Annual Leave FREE uniform PAID training Blue light and Lifestyle discount cards Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction Staff events and company rewards Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today! Alternatively, you can submit your CV outlining your relevant experience to recruitment@retainhealthcare.co.uk 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.