Spinal Injury Support Worker - Night Shifts

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cardiff is seeking experienced Spinal Injury Support Workers for night shifts. Responsibilities include providing personal care, managing respiratory conditions, and offering emotional support to clients with spinal injuries. A valid UK driving license and previous relevant experience are essential. Competitive hourly rates offered, and the role can accommodate both full-time and part-time schedules.

Benefits

Access to benefits platform

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Access to Wellness Centre

Financial wellbeing support

Gym membership discounts

Healthcare cash plan discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting clients with spinal injuries.
• A caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Manage respiratory needs and medication administration.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Support mobility and physical activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Spinal Injury Support Worker - Night Shifts. This is an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join Libertatem Healthcare Group's new client in Cardiff, working on a 2:1 ratio. The role involves providing care and support to individuals with spinal injuries, helping them live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

Role Details

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £17.50 per hour weeknights, £17.25 per hour Saturdays, £18 per hour Sundays

Job Type: Zero-hour contract

Shifts: 8pm-8am, 7 days per week. Full-time/part-time hours available. We also have sleeping night shifts available, 8pm-8am, 7 days per week, plus day shifts 8am-8pm, 7 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Respiratory management (cough assist/suctioning)
• Autonomic Dysreflexia management
• Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition
• Administering medication (training provided)
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting with mobility and physical activities
• Light housekeeping duties
• Catheter care and bowel management

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a similar role, supporting clients with spinal injury, catheter care and bowel management
• A caring and compassionate nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A valid UK driving licence essential to drive the WAV during shifts

What We Offer

• Access to our benefits and communication platform
• Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers
• Access to our Wellness Centre
• Support with financial wellbeing
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts on healthcare cash plans
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About Us

Libertatem Healthcare Group is a provider of exceptional care and support services for individuals who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. They are rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission and are a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, supporting clients with spinal injuries, catheter care, and bowel management. A caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Disclosure and Safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.