Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Specialist Spinal Injury Support

About the role

This permanent, full‑time position provides 2:1 care for a 41‑year‑old man living independently with a C4/C5 spinal cord injury. You will support him both at home and in the community, helping him maintain an active, fulfilling lifestyle while attending charity events and work commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and daily living assistance.
• Support mobility, travel and participation in community activities.
• Accompany the client to charity events and work with a national spinal injury charity.
• Assist with work‑related tasks and social routines as part of a consistent 2:1 team.
• Provide optional sleeping night cover when required.

Required profile

• Kind, calm and emotionally intelligent.
• Trustworthy and dependable.
• Willing to work 14‑hour shifts.
• Confident driver with own car (rural location).

Required skills

• Full UK driving licence.
• Own transport.
• Good level of English.

What we offer

• Permanent contract – 140 hours per month.
• Optional sleeping night shifts.
• Full paid training, including specialist spinal injury skills.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Pension scheme.
• Day shift rate £14.52/hour; night shift rate £12.71/hour.