Job Description

Location:

HULL - HU10 Area

Contract:

Live-in rota (e.g., 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off)

Start:

ASAP (subject to compliance)

Essential:

Confident driver (UK licence). Comfortable with a small dog.

Right to work:

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

1,300 per week

+ 70 weekly food allowance

up to

50

travel expenses to and from clients home

Complex care, personalised (client-specific) training

and refreshers, incl. Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) and behaviour support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

for confidential wellbeing support

24/7 on-call support

from our office/clinical team while on placement Paid induction, regular supervision and clear escalation pathways Stable rota planning for work-life balance
About the role

We're seeking an experienced Live-in Carer to support an adult who sustained a

spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury in 2024

and has now returned home with live-in support. The client

does not require personal care

. Your focus is safety, routine, community access, behavioural support and companionship so the client can enjoy life at home as independently as possible.

A strong understanding of

Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)

is essential, along with experience supporting people who may present with

challenging behaviour

after brain injury (e.g., reduced insight, impulsivity, frustration). You will work calmly, consistently and within least-restrictive, person-centred approaches.

Client matching preference: the client has asked to be matched with a female carer aged 30-45. We are an equal opportunities employer; all applications are welcomed and assessed on skills and experience. Matching will consider the client's preferences only where lawful and appropriate for comfort and continuity of care.Key responsibilities

Provide day-to-day structure, routine and companionship; promote independence and meaningful activity in and outside the home

Risk management & safety:

prevent, recognise and respond to Autonomic Dysreflexia in line with the care plan (e.g., identify triggers, monitor symptoms, remove cause, escalate per protocol)

Behavioural support:

use positive behaviour support and de-escalation; maintain clear boundaries and consistent routines

Community access & driving:

plan, drive and accompany to appointments, shopping and leisure; complete dynamic risk assessments

Household support:

light housekeeping, meal preparation, hydration prompts; care for a small dog (feeding, short walks, occasional vet/groomer trips)

Health coordination:

observe and report changes; liaise with family, GP and rehab MDT (OT/physio/neuropsychology/case manager)

Records & communication:

maintain accurate digital daily notes, incident forms and AD event logs; follow policies and escalation routes

Medication (if in plan):

safe prompting and documentation only within competence/delegation Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality (UK GDPR) and health & safety standards at all times
Essential experience & skills

Recent community experience with

spinal cord injury

and/or

acquired/traumatic brain injury

Proven knowledge of

Autonomic Dysreflexia

and confidence to act quickly and correctly Experience working with

challenging behaviour

using calm, trauma-informed approaches

Confident driver

with a clean UK licence; happy to drive regularly Comfortable with dogs and pet-care tasks Clear written/verbal communication; strong digital record-keeping; reliable, professional and compassionate
Desirable

Exposure to SCI-related delegated tasks (e.g., bowel/bladder routines, skin integrity monitoring) where appropriate and risk-assessed Experience working alongside a multi-disciplinary rehab team Current first aid/BLS (or willingness to update)
Compliance

Offer subject to

enhanced DBS

, satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and completion of mandatory training/competencies. You must adhere to Eximius policies, safeguarding and lone-working guidance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 1,300.00 per week

Work Location: In person