Complex Care Assistant
Paragon Home Healthcare
Southampton
Salary
£18.23 an hour
Location
Southampton, England
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About the Client
A Unique and Inspiring Role
We are supporting a young medical student (early 20s) who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury while on holiday from university. He is exceptionally bright, motivated, and determined to return to his studies and live as independently as possible. He has a very positive mindset and is fully engaged in his care and future. He lives in a fully adapted family home in Oxfordshire with a specialist care setup and strong family support. He is also one of a very small number of people in the UK to have a Neuralink implant , allowing him to control his laptop through thought. Its a fascinating and rewarding environment to work in. This is a meaningful, long-term package , where consistency and quality of care are essential. Clinical Overview Ventilated via tracheostomy
Requires airway clearance support and suctioning
Autonomic dysreflexia risk and blood pressure instability
Periods where communication may be limited
You will be working alongside a Critical Care RN , supporting a high-acuity care plan. What Were Looking For Experience in spinal injury, brain Injury, ABI, neurological condition, tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG, bowel care, or similar experience where possible.
Comfortable supporting tracheostomy/ventilated clients (or willingness to train)
Reliable, observant, and proactive
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Why This Role Work alongside experienced ICU nurses
Be part of a high-quality, specialist package
Build a consistent relationship with one client
Develop advanced clinical care skills
Location & Driving Location: Oxford, OX2
Driving: Essential
regular outings are part of the role. A full UK clean driving licence is required, and insurance is provided for use of the clients adapted vehicle. Care Model 24/7 package
2:1 care at all times: 1 x Critical Care RN
1 x Complex HCA
You will be part of a small, consistent team , ensuring continuity and high standards of care. Pay (PAYE Only)
£18.23/hr weekdays
£21.88/hr weekends
Shift Pattern
DAYS ONLY (Fixed 4-Week Rota) 08:0020:00 Pattern A Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 2: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 3: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 4: Wed, Thu, Sun Pattern B 20:00-0800 Week 1: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 2: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 3: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 4: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat ? 34 shifts per week ? Fully predictable rota Team Flexibility As part of a small specialist team: Occasional flexibility to support alternative shifts if required
Supporting sickness and annual leave cover
Helping maintain consistency across the team
About Paragon Home Healthcare
Paragon is a specialist complex care provider , working in partnership with organisations such as the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) . We are known for: Delivering high-quality, structured care packages
Strong clinical support and governance
Building consistent, reliable care teams
Please state Pattern A or B when applying. TPBN1_UKTJ
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About the Client
A Unique and Inspiring Role
We are supporting a young medical student (early 20s) who sustained a high-level spinal cord injury while on holiday from university. He is exceptionally bright, motivated, and determined to return to his studies and live as independently as possible. He has a very positive mindset and is fully engaged in his care and future. He lives in a fully adapted family home in Oxfordshire with a specialist care setup and strong family support. He is also one of a very small number of people in the UK to have a Neuralink implant , allowing him to control his laptop through thought. Its a fascinating and rewarding environment to work in. This is a meaningful, long-term package , where consistency and quality of care are essential. Clinical Overview Ventilated via tracheostomy
Requires airway clearance support and suctioning
Autonomic dysreflexia risk and blood pressure instability
Periods where communication may be limited
You will be working alongside a Critical Care RN , supporting a high-acuity care plan. What Were Looking For Experience in spinal injury, brain Injury, ABI, neurological condition, tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG, bowel care, or similar experience where possible.
Comfortable supporting tracheostomy/ventilated clients (or willingness to train)
Reliable, observant, and proactive
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Why This Role Work alongside experienced ICU nurses
Be part of a high-quality, specialist package
Build a consistent relationship with one client
Develop advanced clinical care skills
Location & Driving Location: Oxford, OX2
Driving: Essential
regular outings are part of the role. A full UK clean driving licence is required, and insurance is provided for use of the clients adapted vehicle. Care Model 24/7 package
2:1 care at all times: 1 x Critical Care RN
1 x Complex HCA
You will be part of a small, consistent team , ensuring continuity and high standards of care. Pay (PAYE Only)
£18.23/hr weekdays
£21.88/hr weekends
Shift Pattern
DAYS ONLY (Fixed 4-Week Rota) 08:0020:00 Pattern A Week 1: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 2: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 3: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 4: Wed, Thu, Sun Pattern B 20:00-0800 Week 1: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 2: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat Week 3: Wed, Thu, Sun Week 4: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat ? 34 shifts per week ? Fully predictable rota Team Flexibility As part of a small specialist team: Occasional flexibility to support alternative shifts if required
Supporting sickness and annual leave cover
Helping maintain consistency across the team
About Paragon Home Healthcare
Paragon is a specialist complex care provider , working in partnership with organisations such as the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) . We are known for: Delivering high-quality, structured care packages
Strong clinical support and governance
Building consistent, reliable care teams
Please state Pattern A or B when applying. TPBN1_UKTJ