. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a meaningful care package, supporting a young person returning home after a spinal injury.
About the Role:
You'll be supporting a
male client (under 18)
in his family home with personal care, mobility, and general day-to-day assistance. Our client has sustained a
spinal cord injury
and will be discharged from hospital shortly. He requires ongoing support as he adjusts to life at home.
Due to the nature of his care needs and the importance of effective communication, we are specifically looking for
Polish-speaking carers
. You must also be comfortable supporting a
child
(under 18). The full care plan is still being finalised, but we anticipate a mix of day and night shifts.
As a carer, you will be:
Assisting with personal care
Supporting mobility and positioning
Facilitating hoisted transfers if required (TBC)
Providing emotional support and encouragement
Maintaining client dignity, comfort, and safety at all times
Supporting general daily activities, companionship, and wellbeing
Working closely with other professionals and family members
Monitoring for any changes in health or mood
Job Details:
Job Type:
Day and night shifts
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Shift Pattern:
8am-8pm (Day) & 8pm-8am (Night)
Pay Rate:
circa 14-17/hour
Location:
Slough, SL1 ?
Driver:
Not required
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for
professional, patient, and Polish-speaking carers
who are confident, calm, and compassionate. Experience working with children and/or spinal injuries is helpful but not essential. You should be comfortable building rapport with a younger client and working in a family home environment.
Training & Support:
We are a specialist provider of
Spinal Cord Injury and complex Neurological care
, and full training will be provided to support you in this role. Previous experience with SCI is not required - we will ensure you are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills needed.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful, one-to-one care that makes a real difference in a young person's life. If you are interested - or know someone who might be a good fit - please contact us as soon as possible!
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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