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About the Role:

Paragon Home Healthcare is seeking an experienced carer for a day shifts to support a friendly teenage client living in an adapted flat in the Wandsworth SW18 area. The client has sustained a spinal cord injury, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. You will play a crucial role in assisting him throughout the day, including accompanying him to college. We are looking for a friendly and sociable carer who enjoys football, gaming andcomfortable around Pets (Kittens)

Your responsibilities will include providing personal care, supporting daily living tasks, and offering companionship to encourage his successful engagement with college life. 

With this client, you'll be engaged in a Rota of 3-4 or more shifts a week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home. 

Please note: A valid child DBS is required for this role, which we will process for you.

Job Details:

Job Type: Weekday and weekend day shifts
Shift Pattern: Weekdays 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay Rate:

  • Weekday (Day): £15.19/hr

  • Weekends (Day): £18.23/hr

  • Bank Holidays paid at 150% and Christmas at 200% (double pay)

Location: Wandsworth SW18

With this client, you'll be engaged in 3-4 shifts or more per week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home. To support your journey, we provide comprehensive training, equipping you to excel in your caregiving role.

What We’re Looking For:
Female carer required due to the need to provide personal care (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).We welcome applications from female carers who are kind, dependable and confident supporting someone in their own home. You don’t need spinal injury experience – just a willingness to learn, a common-sense approach and the ability to follow the client’s lead.

Training & Support:
Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. You’ll receive full training before you start, and where possible, time will be given to get familiar with the care routine. No previous experience with spinal care is needed.

What We Offer:

Up to £400 in Joining & Training Rewards
Competitive Pay Rates
Double Pay on Xmas Day
24/7 Nurse-Led Support
Fully Paid Training – e-Learning & In-Person
Career Development Opportunities
£250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Rewards and bonuses subject to eligibility criteria

Other benefits include:

  • Growth and progression opportunities

  • Relaxed and supportive work setting

  • On-the-job training

  • Safe and inclusive work environments

  • Travel allowance (if eligible)

  • Two-weekly payroll

  • Stable, regular shifts with advance schedules

  • Staff reward and benefits scheme

  • You are never alone – 24-hour support

  • Nurse-led service and expert guidance

  • Award-winning employer, recommended by our staff

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

  • Observe and record the client's health status.

  • Assist clients with activities of daily living.

  • Ensure the client's safety.

  • Maintain client confidentiality.

  • Notify clients of changes in medications.

  • Arrange transportation for client appointments.

Requirements to Work with Us

  • Complete our online application form.

  • Right to work in the UK.

  • Enhanced (DBS) check or online sign-up.

  • References.

About Paragon Home Healthcare

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we prioritize our staff. We are a professional, innovative, and rewarding team with a primary goal: to enhance the lives of those in need of care through compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services. Join our award-winning team, where we offer immediate starts, swift recruitment, paid training, flexible schedules, and regular work. Our staff consistently rates us as a 5-star employer.

Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organization committed to delivering exceptional quality of care while valuing and supporting our staff.

If you’re interested – or know someone who might be a good fit – we’d love to hear from you.

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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