At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a retired GP with daily living activities and emotional well-being.
- Company: Join Abbots Care, an award-winning provider of compassionate care.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive management team.
- Other info: Full-time and part-time roles available, plus opportunities for community activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in care settings and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Overview
We are looking for compassionate, dedicated care workers to support a retired GP who sustained a life‑changing spinal cord injury following a fall in February 2026.
The client lives in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, requires a live‑in carer and additional support to assist with daily living activities, personal hygiene, continence care, pressure area management, and emotional well‑being.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care including dressing, bathing, and toileting, with assistance from a second carer when necessary.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and drinking support.
- Perform repositioning and pressure area management to maintain skin integrity.
- Help with continence care and monitoring of urinary continence.
- Maintain the client’s emotional well‑being through conversation, interest, and rapport building.
- Support the client’s rehabilitation goals and participate in community activities when appropriate.
- Assist the client’s Labrador in daily care and walking routines.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for the client.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in domiciliary or residential care settings.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage in meaningful conversation.
- Honesty, reliability, and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- Commitment to maintaining the high quality of life for a client with a spinal cord injury.
- Proactive approach, energy, and willingness to support community activities and travel opportunities.
- Shift Patterns
Flexible 12‑hour shifts (8am‑8pm or 8pm‑8am) across a 24‑hour rota, including day shifts, waking nights, and alternate weekends.
Full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available, with additional shifts to cover annual leave, sickness, and changing service requirements.
Driver Requirements
Carriers must possess a reliable vehicle and be comfortable around dogs. They should be willing to drive the client and his Labrador for appointments and community activities.
About Abbots Care
Abbots Care is an award‑winning provider that delivers round‑the‑clock care packages to individuals with long‑term health conditions, focusing on safety, comfort, and professional development.
We offer ongoing training, clinical support, supervision, and a supportive management team.
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Exciting Opportunity! Spinal Injury Support Worker in Marlow employer: Abbots Care Ltd
Abbots Care is an exceptional employer, offering comprehensive training and ongoing development to ensure you provide the highest level of care for our clients. With a supportive work culture that values dignity, honesty, and clear communication, employees enjoy competitive pay, paid holidays, and access to a wellbeing app, all while working in a friendly environment alongside two Great Dane dogs in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
