Title: Community Healthcare Assistant
Location: Chippenham, Calne, Trowbridge, Devizes
Salary: £ £18.00, paid travel time + 40p per mile
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 South West, 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
Requirements:
Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare are desired, but not essential.
A valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A compassionate and empathetic nature.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Availability to work shifts between 7 AM - 2 PM or 4 PM - 10 PM.
Availability to work weekends.
Main Duties And Responsibilities Include
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
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
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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.