Community Healthcare Assistant (Female)

Overview

Join Retain Healthcare’s mission to help individuals live healthier, longer, and more independent lives in their own homes. We are hiring Community Healthcare Assistants on both full-time and part-time bases to provide compassionate care across Salisbury and nearby areas including Amesbury, Wilton, Harnham, Laverstock, and Odstock.

Position Responsibilities

As a Community Healthcare Assistant, your role will involve delivering personal care and emotional support to clients in their residences. Key tasks include assisting with washing, dressing, continence care, preparing meals, medication support, promoting independence through outcome-focused care, companionship, minor household chores, collaborating with families and healthcare professionals, and documenting client progress and any changes.

Candidate Profile

The role is open to both experienced individuals and newcomers to care who embody caring, compassionate, and dependable values. Essential qualities include strong communication, a positive and proactive mindset, the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, possession of a full UK driving license, and access to a vehicle.

Compensation and Working Conditions

Hourly pay ranges from A313.65 to A314.65, with an increased rate up to A318.50 on bank holidays. Weekly earnings typically fall between A3530 and A3725 depending on hours worked. Shift options are flexible including mornings (7am to 2pm), evenings (4pm to 10pm), nights (10pm to 7am), with availability expected every other weekend promoting work-life balance.

Employee Benefits

• Guaranteed hours subject to availability
• Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement between visits
• Weekly reliable payments
• Paid training with career development pathways, including Care Certificates and Level 5 Diplomas
• Discount benefits via Blue Light Card and Retain Lifestyle Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services
• Pension plan contributions
• Holiday pay entitlement
• Free uniform provision and ongoing training opportunities
• Referral bonuses up to A3300
• Recognition programs, staff rewards, and social events

Company Ethos and Values

Retain Healthcare integrates compassionate, high-quality care with innovative technology to enhance client outcomes and encourage safer independence. Core values guiding the organization include dedication to excellence in care delivery, empowering individuals at home, supporting and valuing staff, and investing in skills development for future growth.

Additional Information

This position requires an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK. Retain Healthcare promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.