- Contract
- Temporary
- Location
- Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucester
Job description
Job Title: Support workers
Location: Gloucester
Salary: From £13.25 enhanced rates of pay for nights, weekends and public holidays.
Please note: We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship for these roles.
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 Southwest, 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
We are currently seeking Support Worker in Gloucester to support individuals with diverse needs including young persons care, physical disabilities, challenging behaviours, autism and long-term health conditions within residential care settings
Shifts include:
Full and Part-time hours
Day or night shifts
12-hour or flexible rotas
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care and hygiene
- Support with mobility and use of specialist equipment (e.g. hoists, wheelchairs)
- Monitor wellbeing and report concerns
- Administer or prompt medication
- Promote independence and social engagement
- Maintain accurate daily records
- Follow safeguarding and health & safety protocols
- A valid UK driving licence (Advised but not required)
- A minimum of 6 months’ paid care experience
- Able to attend 5 days of in-person induction training (Cheltenham, Salisbury, or Chippenham)
- An enhanced DBS in children and young people.
- Have experience in people with Autism and learning disabilities.
- A complete level 1 Oliver McGowan training.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate, empathetic, and reliable
- Right to work in the UK (we do not provide visa sponsorship)
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay – Weekly, with the opportunity to accrue holiday pay
- Full Training – Including paid induction and continuous development
- FREE Uniform PPE
- Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card and Lifestyle Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus – Earn up to £250!
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today or send your CV to: recruitment@retainhealthcare.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to the Retain family.
Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are equal opportunity employers. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks