Spinal Injury Live In Care Assistant

Abbots Care; Old Windsor; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Clinical support and supervision

Supportive management team

Opportunity to make a genuine impact

Job summary

Abbots Care in Windsor is seeking a dedicated Live-In Carer to support a client with a spinal injury. You will handle day-to-day tasks, meals, laundry, cleaning and personal care in the comfort of the home.

The role requires a driver with a full UK license, empathy, patience and a calm, reassuring approach. You will join a supportive team, receive ongoing training, clinical supervision and the opportunity to deliver person-centred care.

The schedule is a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off cycle.

Qualifications

• Driver with a full UK license and own vehicle is mandatory.
• Friendly, chatty and a good listener.
• Kind, patient and compassionate.
• Calm and reassuring in busy moments, especially when supporting mobility.
• Experienced in supporting the elderly and live-in care is preferred.
• Reliable and able to work confidently and independently.

Responsibilities

• Help with meals, laundry, cleaning and other household duties.
• Provide day-to-day care and support to the client.
• Monitor wellbeing and communicate any concerns to the care team.

Skills

Driver with UK license

Empathetic and calm

Reliable and independent

Good listener

Friendly and chatty

Tailored person-centred care

Job description

Abbots Care is an award-winning Care Provider who place our clients and care needs at the centre of our service.

We provide round-the-clock care packages to support people who have long term health conditions to live in the comfort and safety of their own home.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot not accept overseas applicants.

We're looking for a kind and dedicated Live-In Carer to support Jill, our client living with a spinal injury in Windsor.

This would suit someone who is empathetic but also confident and level-headed. There can be busy or stressful moments, so it's important that you don't become easily flustered or discouraged and can maintain a calm, professional approach.

You'll be helping with everyday life, including preparing meals, laundry, cleaning and general household duties, alongside providing our client's day-to-day care and support.

You should be someone who learns quickly, uses initiative and is comfortable working in a busy environment.

The working schedule is a 2 week on 2 week of basis, carers will usually work 2 weeks on duty followed by 2 weeks off duty, rotating with another live-in carer.

The support includes:

• Day to day living tasks including keeping the living space clean and tidy.
• Catheter care
• Daily Bowel care as well as all other personal care needs
• Meeting up with friends and family at social events
• Going on scenic walks in local areas
• Providing companionship and conversation
• Helping her maintain as much choice and independence as possible
• Monitoring her general wellbeing and communicating any concerns

We are offering:

• Rates of £900 per week, with an additional £50.00 per week food allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clinical support and supervision.
• A supportive and experienced management team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life.
• The chance to be part of a dedicated team helping an individual rebuild confidence, independence, and enjoyment in life following a significant spinal injury.

Her ideal carer will be:

• A driver, with a full UK license and own vehicle - this is mandatory for the role
• Friendly, chatty and a good listener
• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Calm and reassuring, particularly when supporting mobility
• Respectful of our client choices and feelings
• Experienced in supporting the elderly
• Ideally experienced in live-in care
• Reliable and able to work confidently and independently
• Passionate about providing person-centred care
• Someone who understands that the little things, such as putting on some favourite music, having a chat or enjoying the garden together, can make a real difference to someone's day.

If you're an experienced Live-In Carer who believes great care starts with getting to know the person, listening to them and understanding what makes them happy, we'd love to hear from you.

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