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Join Paragon Home Healthcare as a Support Carer and make a real difference in one persons life while working alongside a highly experienced Critical Care Nurse. We are looking for compassionate and reliable Support Carers to assist a lovely lady in Eastbourne who requires complex care following a spinal cord injury. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced care
including tracheostomy and ventilator support
under the guidance of an experienced nurse and our Nurse Practitioner team. What Youll Be Doing: Supporting personal care, mobility, and daily routines Assisting with hoist transfers and bowel management Working collaboratively with the lead nurse to ensure safe and dignified care Maintaining clear records and ensuring the care plan is followed Supporting a calm and positive environment for the client Why This Role Is Different: Mentorship: Work side-by-side with a qualified ICU/ITU nurse Specialised Experience: Get involved in high-dependency care with ongoing support Training: Ongoing support and development from our clinical team Job Details:
Job Type: Day and waking night shifts
Shift Pattern: Day 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Night 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Pay Rate: Weekday (Day): £17.70/hour/hr Weekends (Day or Night): £21.24/hour Nights (any day): £21.24/hour Bank Holidays paid at 150% and Christmas at 200% (double pay) Location: Eastbourne BN20 What Were Looking For: Previous care experience A compassionate and proactive attitude Willingness to learn and follow clinical guidance Own transport required (due to location) 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 dont need spinal injury experience
just a willingness to learn, a common-sense approach and the ability to follow the clients lead. Training & Support:
Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. Youll 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 youre interested
or know someone who might be a good fit
wed 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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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Social Care
