Join Our Team and Earn a £400 Bonus!
As a thank you for choosing Paragon, once you’re fully recruited, you’ll receive £150 for paid training in your first paycheck and an additional £250 joining bonus after successfully completing your probation period.
About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Live‑In Carer / Personal Assistant to support a client living with a spinal cord injury (quadriplegia) who leads an active and creative lifestyle. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, community engagement, and making a genuine difference every day.
* Support a respectful, friendly client who enjoys exercise, music and creative projects.
* Personal care and mobility assistance.
* Driving to activities, appointments and social outings.
* Basic household tasks and supporting daily organisation and independence.
* Maintaining accurate care records and communicating any changes.
Full training is provided, and you’ll be supported by an experienced clinical and care team throughout.
Location & Driving
Location: St Albans AL2
Driving: Essential – regular outings are part of the role. A full UK driving licence is required, and insurance is provided for use of the client’s adapted vehicle.
Pay, Rota & Rewards
Pay: £152.18 per day
Bonus: Up to £400 joining & training bonus
• £150 paid with first salary
• £250 paid after successful probation Food allowance: £49 per week
Travel allowance: Competitive travel allowance per placement
Rota: 2 weeks live‑in, followed by 2 weeks off. After a 1‑week rest you may choose to work with another client or join a standby rota, working conveniently from home.
Main Responsibilities
* Deliver person‑centred personal care and mobility support.
* Support daily routines, community activities and engagement.
* Assist with safe transfers and day‑to‑day living tasks.
* Help with household organisation.
* Maintain accurate care records and communicate any changes.
What We’re Looking For
Female carer required due to the need to provide personal care (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).
* Positive, reliable, and respectful.
* Energetic and comfortable with an active routine.
* Confident driver and able to accompany the client.
* Happy supporting both personal care and daily tasks.
* Flexible and adaptable to individual needs.
No previous spinal care experience required – full training provided from a specialist provider and trusted partner of the SIA Spinal Injuries Association.
Training & Ongoing Support
Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. You’ll receive full training before you start, along with continuous clinical guidance and support.
Additional Benefits
* Up to £400 Joining & Training Bonus
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Double Pay on Christmas Day
* 24/7 Nurse‑Led Clinical Support
* Career Development Opportunities
* £250 Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus
* Cycling to Work Scheme
* Award‑Winning Employer
* Paid Training from a Trusted Specialist SIA Provider
Requirements to Work With Us
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS check (or online sign‑up)
* References
Paragon Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Occupational requirements are assessed on a case‑by‑case basis in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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