Live-in Carer

We are seeking capable female carers to provide live-in support for a lovely lady in the CT14 postcode area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-term care package that values dignity, creativity, and consistency.

You'll be supporting a warm and independent-minded lady living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who is returning home from a nursing home. She has complex care needs including fatigue that affects communication, swallowing difficulties requiring modified meals, catheter care (including washouts), and hoisted transfers.

She enjoys the little things that help her feel like herself—blow-drying her hair, wearing make-up, and getting out for meals. She also loves cooking and creative engagement, and is looking for carers who respect her routines and individuality.

To maintain privacy during intimate care, this role is open to female carers only, in line with a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Job Details

Job Type: Live-in

Rota: Shifts are usually between 2 weeks live-in at a time, which may shift slightly while things are being established. 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.

Food allowance: Competitive food allowance per day, if applicable.

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

Provide support with spinal injury care and encourage independence.

Observe and record the client's health status, and ensure their safety and well-being.

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

Location: CT14 postcode area (Kent)

Driver: Carer must be a confident driver with clean driver's licence – the client enjoys getting out and values this independence

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 don't need spinal injury experience – just a willingness to learn, a common-sense approach and the ability to follow the client's lead.

A calm, adaptable, and friendly female carer who enjoys building trust and rapport. You'll need to feel confident supporting complex physical needs with warmth and professionalism, and be happy to work closely alongside another carer as part of a live-in setup.

Key qualities

Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. You'll 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 you're interested – or know someone who might be a good fit – we'd 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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