Support Worker

Retain Automotive; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Paid training

Recommend a friend bonus

Staff events

Job summary

Retain Healthcare is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join the Gloucester/Cheltenham team, delivering high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism in a residential setting.

You will support people with complex needs, work in 2:1 staffing ratios, and apply Oliver McGowan training to ensure safe, person-centred care. The role offers weekly pay, training, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months paid experience in a residential care setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• Oliver McGowan Training completed and applied in practice.
• Experience observing and responding to self-injury and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support in a residential setting for people with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• Work in 2:1 staffing ratios and contribute to unit/home operations.
• De-escalate conflict and manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Skills

Residential care experience

LD/Autism support

De-escalation techniques

safeguarding procedures

Education

Oliver McGowan Training

Job description

Title: Support Worker

Location: Gloucester/Cheltenham

Salary: From 13.25 with increased weekend rates

About Retain Healthcare

Retain Healthcare is an experienced, dynamic, and forward-thinking health and social care provider. We offer temporary and permanent recruitment solutions to healthcare establishments and individuals with diverse support needs within their own homes across the South West. With branches in Cheltenham, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Bournemouth, we are the agency of choice for many providers in the local area. Retain Healthcare has grown by reputation to become the go-to provider. 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.

Do you thrive in supporting people with complex needs?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Gloucester/Cheltenham. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.

About You

• A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with people in a residential care setting.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• Oliver McGowan Training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
• Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
• Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.

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

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.