Job Description

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Ocean Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and compassionate

Care Assistant

to support a young adult male living with a spinal injury following a road traffic accident. He lives at home with his family and requires consistent, person-centred support to help him live safely, comfortably, and on his own terms.


He uses a wheelchair for mobility and communicates verbally, with a whiteboard used when needed. A therapy dog is part of the household, so being comfortable around animals is essential.


He enjoys listening to 2000s music, visiting pubs and restaurants, has an interest in motorbikes, and likes getting out and about when possible. He prefers cooler environments and dislikes hot rooms.

Shift Details:

Day Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00

Night Shifts: 20:00 - 08:00

Early Days: 06:00 - 11:00

Twilight Shifts: 19:00 - 23:30

Pay Rates:

Monday - Thursday

Day: 14.50 per hour

Night: 14.80 per hour

Friday

Day: 14.50 per hour

Night: 15.05 per hour

Saturday & Sunday

17.05 per hour

Bank Holidays

20.05 per hour

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We're committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you're part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting with PEG care

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) monitoring

Bowel care and catheter care

Skin integrity and pressure care

Supporting safe mobility and positioning

Promoting comfort, independence, and choice

What We're Looking For

Confident, compassionate and dependable

Minimum 1 year of care experience

Experience with spinal injury care or Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is highly desirable

Someone who is attentive, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality care

The ideal candidate will be a confident, calm and proactive Care Assistant with experience supporting adults with physical disabilities or complex clinical needs. Experience with spinal injuries or autonomic dysreflexia would be highly beneficial, but full training and ongoing clinical support will be provided. You'll be someone who is patient, strong in your moving-and-handling practice and able to deliver consistent, attentive care across a 24-hour routine.

What You'll Need

Good References (covering at least 3 years)

You must be a car driver

Reliability and good communication

Right to to work in the UK

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care.

You can work full or part time.

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