Live-in Carer – SW Placement | Ap

Live-in Carer – SW4

£136.38 per day | £400 bonus | Immediate start | 2–3 month placement

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We are seeking a female live‑in carer to support a gentle, intelligent gentleman with a C4/5 spinal cord injury who lives with his wife in a peaceful home in SW4, Clapham. The placement is a short‑term live‑in role lasting approximately 2–3 months, beginning as early as 19th December, depending on the client’s wife’s operation date.

SW4, Clapham – excellent transport links, close to local amenities.

• Personal care, continence support, showering, meal prep, household duties, and light support for the wife during her recovery.

• Non‑smoking
• No pets
• Female applicants preferred due to personal care requirements

• Live‑in position lasting approximately 2–3 months
• Start date:
  
  As early as 19th December
• Pay rate: £136.38 per day
• Food allowance provided and paid for by Paragon Home Healthcare (PHH)
• Travel allowance competitive per placement

• Assist with washing, dressing, showering, and personal care
• Support continence care, including one night‑time pad change
• Prepare balanced meals to support weight gain
• Maintain a clean, tidy, well‑organised home
• Provide gentle, minimal support for the client’s wife post‑operation (approx. 30 minutes per day)
• Encourage independence and follow a calm, structured routine
• Observe and record wellbeing and ensure safety
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Maintain a safe and clean living environment
• Ensure confidentiality
• Support medication routines (client self‑administers)
• Arrange transportation for appointments when needed

Full paid training is provided before starting. No prior spinal care experience is required – just warmth, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care.

• Up to £400 in joining & training rewards
• Double pay on Christmas Day
• 24/7 nurse‑led support
• Fully paid training (online + in‑person)
• Career development opportunities
• £250 refer‑a‑friend bonus

• Growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, calm working environment
• Two‑weekly payroll
• Travel allowance (if eligible)
• Regular schedules with advance notice
• Staff rewards and benefits scheme
• 24‑hour support and nurse‑led guidance
• Award‑winning employer
• Cycle to Work scheme

• Complete our online application form
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check or Update Service
• References

Paragon Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Occupational requirements are assessed in line with the Equality Act 2010.