Support Worker - drive

Position Overview

Location:

Bristol, England (Portishead, Nailsea and Clevedon)

Sector:
Social Care

Job Title:

Support Worker

Salary: £13.25 to £14.00 per hour (increased weekend rate)

Benefits:
Weekly pay, free training, DBS reimbursement, and other benefits listed below.

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.

• 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.

Provide high‑quality care and support to people with both physical and learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.

• Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel.
• Preferable to have Oliver McGowan training.
• A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
• PBS/PBM 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‑centered care.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.

• 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.

Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.