Job Description

Summary of Role

To live in the client's home and provide

person-centred care and rehabilitation-focused support

as assessed by Eximius. The role involves enabling and empowering the client to regain independence and confidence following a

spinal cord injury

, while ensuring all personal care, health, and mobility needs are met safely and respectfully.

The carer will assist with

day-to-day living, rehabilitation exercises, and delegated healthcare tasks

, ensuring the client's comfort, dignity, and well-being at all times. A key part of the role will be promoting independence, supporting reablement, and encouraging active participation in daily life as the client transitions back home.

The carer

must hold a full UK driving licence

and be

confident driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV)

to support the client with appointments, outings, and social activities.

Principal Responsibilities

Provide personal care and daily living support, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance. Promote

independence and reablement

, encouraging the client to participate actively in their own care and daily routines. Support rehabilitation goals as guided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or clinical teams. Undertake

delegated healthcare tasks

, including

bowel management

and other specialist procedures as trained and assessed competent by Eximius. Safely operate and support the use of

mobility equipment

, including wheelchairs, hoists, transfer aids, and other assistive devices. Drive the

wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV)

for appointments, outings, and social activities, ensuring the client's safety and comfort at all times. Support with medication administration or prompting as per Eximius policy and care plan. Prepare and serve meals in accordance with the client's preferences and dietary requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised living environment, including light household tasks such as laundry, tidying, and meal preparation. Provide companionship, emotional support, and reassurance, recognising the psychological adjustment that can accompany spinal cord injuries. Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, therapists, family members, and the Eximius care team. Record daily notes and observations accurately on the PASS system, ensuring all updates are completed digitally (no handwritten notes). Adhere to Eximius policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality requirements.

Delegated Healthcare Tasks

(Subject to specific training and competency assessment)

Bowel Management Bladder and Catheter Care Stoma Care Skin Integrity and Pressure Area Care PEG Feeding and Nutritional Support Respiratory Management Autonomic Dysreflexia Awareness and Management

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will:

Be

self-motivated, organised, and compassionate

. Have a genuine interest in

rehabilitation and empowering independence

. Demonstrate confidence and competence in

manual handling and personal care

. Be a

safe, responsible driver

with experience or confidence driving

wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs)

. Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable to changing needs. Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients and professionals. Show initiative, reliability, and a person-centred approach. Maintain professionalism and discretion at all times. Be flexible regarding working hours and routines.

Confidentiality & Compliance

All staff must respect the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of employment and comply with Eximius's Data Protection Policy in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
All employees must ensure they are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

This is a live-in position supporting a client with a spinal cord injury, focused on rehabilitation, independence, and high-quality care. A confident driver with the ability to operate a wheelchair-accessible vehicle is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 1,000.00-1,300.00 per week

Work Location: In person