Live - in Carer Executive Assistant - ST Albans AL2 - Driver Essential - 152.18day

Join Our Team and Earn a £400 Bonus!

As a thank you for choosing Paragon, once you're fully recruited, you'll receive £150 for paid training in your first paycheck and an additional £250 joining bonus after successfully completing your probation period. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a company that truly values and rewards your commitment.

🏋️ About the Role

Are you a compassionate and experienced Live-In Carer / Personal Assistant looking for a rewarding role? Join Paragon Home Healthcare and support a client living with a spinal cord injury (quadriplegia) who leads an active and creative lifestyle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, community engagement, and making a genuine difference every day.

You'll support a respectful, friendly client who enjoys:

• Exercise and staying active
• Music and creative projects

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Personal care and mobility assistance
• Driving to activities, appointments, and social outings
• Basic household tasks
• Supporting daily organisation and independence

Full training is provided , and you'll be supported by an experienced clinical and care team throughout.

📍 Location & Driving

Location: St Albans AL2
Driving: Essential – regular outings are part of the role. A full UK driving licence is required, and insurance is provided for use of the client's adapted vehicle.

📆 Pay, Rota & Rewards

Pay: £152.18 per day
Bonus: Up to £400 joining & training bonus

• £150 paid with your first salary
• £250 paid after successful probation

Food allowance: £49 per week
Travel allowance: Competitive travel allowance per placement

Rota: 2 weeks live-in, followed by 2 weeks off
After a 1-week rest, you may choose to work with another client or join our Standby rota , working conveniently from home.

🫶 Main Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred personal care and mobility support
• Support daily routines, community activities, and engagement
• Assist with safe transfers and day-to-day living tasks
• Help with household organisation
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate any changes

What We're Looking For

Female carer required due to the need to provide personal care (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).

• Positive, reliable, and respectful
• Energetic and comfortable with an active routine
• Confident driving and accompanying the client
• Happy supporting both personal care and daily tasks
• Flexible and adaptable to individual needs

No previous spinal care experience required — full training provided from a specialist provider and trusted partner of the SIA Spinal Injuries Association

Training & Ongoing Support

Paragon is a specialist provider of spinal cord injury and complex care. You'll receive full training before you start , along with continuous clinical guidance and support.

Additional Benefits

💷 Up to £400 Joining & Training Bonus
💪 Competitive Pay Rates
🎄 Double Pay on Christmas Day
🩺 24/7 Nurse-Led Clinical Support
🚀 Career Development Opportunities
🤝 £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
🏆 Award-Winning Employer

🎓 Paid Training from a Trusted Specialist SIA Provider

Requirements to Work With Us

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (or online sign-up)
• References

About Paragon Home Healthcare

At Paragon, we put people first — both our clients and our carers. We're a professional, innovative, and supportive care provider delivering high-quality, compassionate care across the UK. Our carer staff consistently rate us as a 5-star employer , and we are proud to be an award-winning organisation.