Spinal Injury Support Worker

Job details

Location: Canterbury Salary: £16.53 per hour weekdays, £17.36 per hour weekends Job Type: Zero‑hour contract Shifts: 8am–8pm, 7 days per week. Full time/part time hours available.

We also have waking and sleeping night shifts available, 8pm–8am, 7 days per week.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained personal injuries or suffered from medical negligence. Operating on a national basis, we can provide care and support wherever the client is located, putting the client’s independence at the core of everything we do.

We are offering an opportunity for experienced and dedicated Spinal Injury Support Workers to join our new client in Canterbury, working on a 2:1 ratio. The client is a male in his late 50s with a spinal injury following a road traffic accident. He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus risk of autonomic dysreflexia.

To support his independence, we’re seeking support workers who are confident, empathetic, and capable of building a strong, trusting relationship, with previous spinal injury experience.

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)
• Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition
• Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting with moving and handling
• Light housekeeping duties

• Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.
• Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of autonomic dysreflexia.
• A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.
• A caring and compassionate nature.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

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.