Female Live-in Carer

Paragon Home Healthcare is seeking a lively, cheerful Live-in Carer to support a lovely lady who has a Spinal Cord Injury and is partially paralysed.

The client resides independently in a well-equipped, adapted home in the Aylesbury HP19 area. She is supported by two live-in carers who work collaboratively to provide consistent care while ensuring each carer has ample rest and support.

This role is ideal for someone who doesn't mind traveling, as the client visits her family overseas once a year and will need the carer to accompany her. Additionally, the carer will be required to assist with driving the client to local appointments, shopping, and outings.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who values both care and companionship in a fulfilling role.

With this client, you'll be engaged in a 2-week live-in assignment, succeeded by a 2-week rest period. Following 1-week rest, you have the option to work with another client for 1 week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home. To support your journey, we provide comprehensive training, equipping you to excel in your caregiving role.

Job type: Live-in

Rota: With this client, you'll be engaged in a 2-week live-in assignment, succeeded by a 2-week rest period. Following 1-week rest, you have the option to work with another client for 1 week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home.

Pay rate: £146.33 per day.

Travel allowance: Competitive travel allowance for each placement.

Assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and daily living activities.

Provide support with spinal injury care and encourage independence.

Observe and record the clients health status, and ensure their safety and well-being.

Arrange transportation for appointments, outings, and travel when required.

Location: HP19

Driver: Essential the client goes out every day and carers need to drive the client's adapted vehicle and must have clean driver's licence. You must be a driver and happy to help with regular community outings.

Female carer required due to the need to provide personal care (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1). We welcome applications from female carers who are kind, dependable and confident supporting someone in their own home. You dont need spinal injury experience just a willingness to learn, a common-sense approach and the ability to follow the clients lead.

Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. Youll receive full training before you start, and where possible, time will be given to get familiar with the care routine. No previous experience with spinal care is needed.

Up to £400 in Joining & Training Rewards

Career Development Opportunities

£250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Rewards and bonuses subject to eligibility criteria

Requirements to Work with Us

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we prioritize our staff. We are a professional, innovative, and rewarding team with a primary goal: to enhance the lives of those in need of care through compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services. Join our award-winning team, where we offer immediate starts, swift recruitment, paid training, flexible schedules, and regular work. Our staff consistently rates us as a 5-star employer.

Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organization committed to delivering exceptional quality of care while valuing and supporting our staff.

If youre interested or know someone who might be a good fit wed love to hear from you.

Paragon Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Roles with occupational requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are compliant with the Equality Act 2010.

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