2 x Live-in Carers – HA6 Northwood | £158.03/day | £400 Bonus | ASAP in Matlock

Pay, Hours & Rewards

JOB VACANCY: LIVE-IN CARE ASSISTANTS (x2 POSITIONS)

Start Date: Approx. 20th September

Bonus: Up to £400 in Joining & Training Rewards

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As a thank you for choosing us, once you're fully recruited to work, you’ll receive £150 for your paid training included in your first paycheck and an additional £250 joining bonus once you've successfully passed your probation period.

About The Role

Are you a compassionate, confident and proactive Live-in Carer / Personal Assistant looking for a meaningful role where personality fit really matters?

Join Paragon Home Healthcare and support a client in his early 70s who suffered a high-level spinal cord injury following a motorbike accident in his home in Northwood, HA6.

We are recruiting two live-in carers to work alongside each other for this role. This is a physically demanding role that is quite different from dementia or elderly care, requiring safe, skilled moving and handling. While the techniques are unique to high-level spinal injuries, you do not need prior spinal injury experience. We are a specialist provider and will provide full training to teach you everything you need to know.

We’re looking for a mix of drivers and non-drivers, as one of the carers must be willing to drive. You will be driving him in his automatic WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) for local trips.

We’re looking for a mature personality with a thick skin and a great sense of humour. The client loves the Carry On films and values banter, so we want someone who can have a laugh, doesn’t take things too seriously, and is happy to fit in naturally as part of the household.

You’ll be supporting his daily routine, pressure care, bowel management, and respiratory exercises, while helping him maintain his independence and confidence. Over time, the client is keen to get out to the pub and see live bands, so this role would suit someone flexible, open-minded, and happy to support outings and trips where agreed.

Full training is provided, with ongoing support from our experienced nurse-led clinical and care team.

About The Client

Our client is a man in his early 70s living in Northwood, HA6.

He has a high-level spinal cord injury and is a wheelchair user. He requires support with transfers and mobility using a ceiling track hoist to protect his shoulders, and safe moving and handling is essential.

He is looking for someone who can support him safely while helping him continue to feel like himself. This role would suit someone warm, relaxed, respectful, and naturally encouraging — someone who understands that this is not just about care tasks, but about dignity, routine, confidence, and quality of life.

The client is direct and loves banter and the Carry On films, but he also values his own alone time. The right person should have a good sense of humour, be able to relax with him, and not be overbearing — fitting in naturally as part of the household.

This is very much a Live-in PA / Carer role rather than a traditional “carer-only” position.

Location & Travel

Location: Northwood, HA6

Driver: Essential – one of the carers must be a driver and hold a clean licence to operate the client's adapted vehicle for daily community outings. The package requires a mix of drivers and non-drivers.

Pets: Yes, the client is getting a dog.

Parking: Parking is available at the property.

Travel: The client would like to get out more, so applicants should be comfortable supporting trips, outings and time away from home where agreed as part of the role.

Pay: £158.03 per day

Bonus: Up to £400 joining and training bonus

• £150 paid with your first salary
• £250 paid after successful probation

Rota & Pay

Job type: Live-in care

Rota: Shifts are usually between 2-4 weeks live-in at a time, which may shift slightly while things are being established. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home.

Pay rate: £158.03 per day

Travel allowance: Competitive travel allowance for each placement.

Food allowance: Competitive food allowance per day, if applicable.

Live-In Care Responsibilities

Assist with personal care, mobility, meal prep, and daily living activities.

Provide support with spinal injury care and encourage independence.

Observe and record the client’s health status, and ensure their safety and well-being.

Arrange transportation for appointments, outings, and travel when required.

Assist clients with activities of daily living.

Ensure the client's safety.

Maintain client confidentiality.

Notify clients of changes in medications.

Arrange transportation for client appointments.

Training & Support

Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. You’ll receive full training before you start, and where possible, time will be given to get familiar with the care routine. No previous experience with spinal care is needed.

What We Offer

• Up to £400 in Joining & Training Rewards
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Double Pay on Xmas Day
• 24/7 Nurse-Led Support
• Fully Paid Training – e-Learning & In-Person
• Career Development Opportunities
• £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Rewards and bonuses subject to eligibility criteria

Other benefits include

• Growth and progression opportunities
• Relaxed and supportive work setting
• On-the-job training
• Safe and inclusive work environments
• Travel allowance (if eligible)
• Two-weekly payroll
• Stable, regular shifts with advance schedules
• Staff reward and benefits scheme
• You are never alone – 24-hour support
• Nurse-led service and expert guidance
• Award-winning employer, recommended by our staff
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Requirements to Work with Us

• Complete our online application form.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced (DBS) check or online sign-up.
• References.

About Paragon Home Healthcare

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we prioritize our staff. We are a professional, innovative, and rewarding team with a primary goal: to enhance the lives of those in need of care through compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services. Join our award-winning team, where we offer immediate starts, swift recruitment, paid training, flexible schedules, and regular work. Our staff consistently rates us as a 5-star employer.

Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organization committed to delivering exceptional quality of care while valuing and supporting our staff.

If you’re interested – or know someone who might be a good fit – we’d love to hear from you.

Paragon Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Roles with occupational requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are compliant with the Equality Act 2010.