Live In - Care Assistant / Islington
Pay: From £135 a day
Location: Islington, EC2Y
Job Type: Part-Time
Shift Pattern: Live-in, 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
Requirements: Minimum 6 months' care experience (experience supporting clients with spinal injuries or complex needs desirable)
Support Someone to Live Life Without Limits
We're looking for a compassionate, reliable and professional Personal Care Assistant to join an established care team supporting an independent woman living with a spinal cord injury.
Our client leads a busy and fulfilling life. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending the theatre and cinema, dining out and travelling between London and the countryside. She is organised, sociable and values her independence, maintaining an active professional, social and family life.
Our client has a spinal cord injury who leads an active and fulfilling life. She directs her own care and is looking for a compassionate, reliable Support Worker to assist with personal care, bowel management, suprapubic catheter care, meal preparation and overnight non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support. While she is unable to carry out these tasks independently, she remains actively involved in her care and values working with carers who respect her choices, promote her independence and support her to continue living life on her own terms.
This is a unique opportunity to support someone in their home, workplace and community, helping them continue to do the things that matter most to them while providing high-quality care and practical support.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll support with a range of daily care and practical tasks, including:
- Personal care, showering, dressing and personal hygiene
- Hair care and make-up support
- Bowel management in line with training and individual care plans
- Catheter care and monitoring
- Skin integrity checks and reporting concerns
- Preparing meals, snacks and drinks
- Supporting the use of respiratory equipment following training
- Assisting with stretches, splints and exercise programmes
- Safe positioning in mobility equipment
- Helping maintain an organised, comfortable home environment
- Monitoring health and wellbeing and reporting concerns appropriately
- Building a positive, respectful and professional working relationship
All specialist care will be delivered in line with comprehensive training, care plans and competency assessments.
Why Join HFH Healthcare?
At HFH Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful working relationships and make a genuine difference every day.
You'll support one client per shift, allowing you to provide truly personalised care while becoming part of an experienced and supportive team.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Direct PAYE employment
- Carer Recognition Programme
- Refer a Friend Scheme (£150 for Care Assistants and £500 for Registered Nurses)
- Free confidential wellbeing support helpline
- Blue Light Card discounts and savings
- Ongoing support from our dedicated clinical and operational teams
- Full specialist training and ongoing professional development
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Health Care Assistant - Live In / Islington employer: HFH Healthcare
HFH Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and clients. With flexible shift patterns and competitive pay rates, including holiday pay accrual, we provide our Live-In Care Assistants with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the vibrant city of London.
