Healthcare Assistant

Retain Automotive; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Chippenham seeks a Community Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care. Responsibilities include assisting customers with personal needs and household tasks, while promoting independence. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a valid driving license. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and various employee benefits.

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

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Availability to work shifts between 7 AM - 2 PM or 4 PM - 10 PM.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other professionals.
• Assist customers with personal needs and household tasks.
• Encourage customers to undertake personal care tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and empathetic nature

Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare

Job description

Title: Community Healthcare Assistant

Location: Chippenham, Calne, Trowbridge, Devizes

Salary: £13.25 - £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
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!

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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.