Spinal Injury Carer

Job Details

Spinal Injury Carer – Bath

Are you an experienced and compassionate Spinal Injury Carer looking for a rewarding role in Bath? This role offers competitive rates of £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, ongoing training, and the chance to make a real difference.

As a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered agency, Coyle Homecare have been a leading provider of homecare services in the UK for over 20 years. We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team, to provide essential care and support to children and adults in the comfort of their home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Spinal Injury Carer with Coyle Homecare, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to service users. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Providing full personal care and daily living support.
• Assisting with manual handling and hoist transfers.
• Administering medication in line with care plans and company procedures.
• Delivering catheter, bowel and bladder care.
• Recognising and managing Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD).
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date care records.
• Building positive relationships with the service user while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Key Job Requirements:

To be considered for the role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience providing care for individuals with spinal injuries.
• Experience recognising and managing Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD).
• Medication competency and manual handling training.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Calm, professional and reliable approach to care delivery.
• A positive, bubbly personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Shift Availability:

This role involves supporting a middle-aged gentleman with a spinal injury on a 1:1 basis in Chippenham.

Available shifts include:

• Day Shifts: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Waking Night Shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am

Shifts are available 7 days per week.

Desirable Skills:

In addition to the necessary job requirements, the following skills are desirable when working for Coyle Homecare:

• A deep understanding and genuine care for the well-being of others.
• The ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with service users, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to handle setbacks and difficult days.
• The capacity to think quickly and make sound decisions in unexpected situations.
• Being punctual, dependable, and maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Benefits of Working for Coyle Homecare:

As well as receiving the competitive pay rates of £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, all our carers also benefit from flexible working hours, with shifts available during the day and night, from Monday to Sunday.

Coyle Homecare also ensure all our carers receive:

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and dedicated consultants available to assist you throughout your employment.
• Referral bonus for recommending qualified healthcare professionals to join Coyle Homecare.
• Access to online payslips and a seamless payroll process.
• On-site parking where applicable.
• Free new uniform provided by the company.

Join Coyle Homecare as a Spinal Injury Carer today and embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion can make a genuine difference. To apply or find out more, get in touch with a member of our team who can advise you on how to begin the registration process.