Health Care Assistant - Live In / Islington

Live In - Care Assistant / IslingtonPay: From £135 a dayLocation: Islington, EC2YJob Type: Part-TimeShift Pattern: Live-in, 2 weeks on 2 weeks offRequirements: Minimum 6 months' care experience (experience supporting clients with spinal injuries or complex needs desirable)Support Someone to Live Life Without LimitsWe'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 DoingYou'll support with a range of daily care and practical tasks, including:Personal care, showering, dressing and personal hygieneHair care and make-up supportBowel management in line with training and individual care plansCatheter care and monitoringSkin integrity checks and reporting concernsPreparing meals, snacks and drinksSupporting the use of respiratory equipment following trainingAssisting with stretches, splints and exercise programmesSafe positioning in mobility equipmentHelping maintain an organised, comfortable home environmentMonitoring health and wellbeing and reporting concerns appropriatelyBuilding a positive, respectful and professional working relationshipAll 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 payPaid annual leaveCompany pension schemeDirect PAYE employmentCarer Recognition ProgrammeRefer a Friend Scheme (£150 for Care Assistants and £500 for Registered Nurses)Free confidential wellbeing support helplineBlue Light Card discounts and savingsOngoing support from our dedicated clinical and operational teamsFull specialist training and ongoing professional developmentApply today and become part of a care team that helps make independence possible.INDX