Salary: £14.32 per hour

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​Job Type: Two weeks on, four weeks off (*Day time 1 shift - 14 hours)

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We are looking for compassionate, reliable Personal Assistants to join a dedicated care team supporting a warm and engaging 66-year-old gentleman.

He is a retired teacher who, following a motorcycle accident in 1987, sustained a spinal injury resulting in tetraplegia. He also lives with type 2 diabetes. Despite these challenges, he leads a full and purposeful life and is currently studying for a Master’s degree at Winchester University, with a focus on counselling.

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He has a wide range of interests. He previously enjoyed wheelchair rugby and now competes in 10m Air Rifle shooting, having proudly represented Hampshire at the Invictus Games. He lives in a well-adapted three-bedroom flat with his friendly Labrador, Tom.​

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About the Role

You will be part of a team providing 24-hour support, ensuring his safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.

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Requirements

• Providing daily personal care and support

• Assisting with eating and drinking

• Supporting and monitoring blood glucose levels (when required)

• Managing and supporting care of a suprapubic catheter

• Assisting with bowel management (typically every other day)

• Supporting safe repositioning and pressure area care (skin is fragile and requires close monitoring)

• Assisting with hoist transfers (two carers required due to his height)

• Being aware of and managing risks associated with autonomic dysreflexia (full training provided)

• Important Information:

• He has full cognitive capacity and clearly communicates his needs and preferences

• Due to health risks, he cannot be left alone a carer must be present at all times

• You will work as part of a supportive and experienced care team​

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Specification

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, respectful, and attentive

• Reliable and able to work collaboratively within a team

• Comfortable following clinical guidance and learning specific care routines

• Willing to undertake training specific to his needs

Experience in complex care is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

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This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone leading an active and meaningful life, where your role will make a genuine difference every day.

If you are interested in joining the team, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits

• On-site parking

• Store discount

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​Harland Services Ltd is NOT an agency. You will be employed by us, working for one client, and all shifts are offered on a rota basis.

 

If you’re interested in joining our team and helping our client live her best life, please send your CV to our recruitment team or message us for more information​.

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