Community Healthcare Assistant

Make a Real Difference – Every Day
At Retain Healthcare, we’re on a mission to support people to live longer, healthier and more independent lives at home.
We're recruiting full-time and part-time Community Healthcare Assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available in Cheltenham, St Peters, St Marks, Gloucester, Tuffley, Fairford and surrounding areas.
Are you kind? Compassionate? Love spending time with people? Want a role where you genuinely make a difference?
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’ll give you all the training, support and opportunities you need to build a rewarding career.

Pay rates from £13.25 to £14.50 per hour, up to £18.50ph on a bank holiday
Typically earn between £530 and £725 per week depending on hours

Why Join Retain Healthcare?
We combine great pay, real support and career progression—because we know our staff are the heart of everything we do.

• Guaranteed Hours subject to availability
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Paid travel time and Mileage between visits
• Weekly pay – reliable and consistent
• Flexible shifts – mornings, evenings, nights & weekends
• Paid training clear career progression (Care Certificate and Diplomas up to level 5).
• Access to Blue Light Card offering discounts on your weekly shop, meals out, holidays and many more. Also access to Retain Lifestyle Rewards offering discounts on fuel and many other benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme EAP & wellbeing support
• Pension scheme where you can see your retirement fund building.
• Holiday Pay
• FREE uniform & ongoing training
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £300
• Staff rewards, recognition & social events

Flexible Work That Fits Around You
We offer a flexible approach to shifts, including:
Mornings 7:00am – 2:00pm
Evenings 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Nights 10pm to 7am

Every other Weekend availability (with a focus on work-life balance)
Full-time and part-time roles available.

What You’ll Be Doing
As a Community Healthcare Assistant, you’ll support people in their own homes—helping them stay safe, independent and connected.
Personal care (washing, dressing, continence support)
Meal preparation and medication support
Encouraging independence through an outcome-focused approach
Companionship – making someone’s day brighter
Light household tasks
Working alongside families, Social Workers, Nurses and other professionals
Reporting changes and maintaining care records

Who We’re Looking For
No experience? No problem. We’re looking for the right values.
Caring, compassionate and reliable
Great communication skills
Positive, can-do attitude
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence access to a vehicle (essential)

Care That’s Backed by Innovation
At Retain, we combine high-quality care with innovative technology, helping our teams focus on what matters most—people.
Our approach improves outcomes, supports safer independence, and ensures you can deliver the best possible care every day.

Our Values – What Sets Us Apart

• Retaining Quality – Delivering outstanding care
• Retaining Independence – Empowering people at home
• Retaining Staff – Supporting and valuing you
• Retaining Skills – Investing in your future

Start a Career That Matters
This isn’t just a job—it’s a career where you’ll make a real difference, every single day.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK. Retain Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.