Supporting a male client aged 63–65 with a spinal injury
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a client who lives in the lovely village of Hoo. Our client is a gentleman in his early sixties who has sustained a spinal injury that affects his mobility. He is looking for confident, proactive Support Workers who can assist him both at home and out in the community.
About the Role
Our client requires support with daily living, mobility and a structured rehabilitation programme. Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:
- Neurogenic bladder care
- Physiotherapy support
- Bowel management
- Awareness and management of autonomic dysreflexia
Rehabilitation is extremely important to him, and he is looking for someone who can encourage him at his own pace while remaining positive, patient and enthusiastic.
Rehabilitation & Exercise Routine
You will support the client with:
- Daily stretches in bed, covering full‑body movement
- Using his parallel bars, assisting and motivating him to walk and build strength
- Gym sessions 2–3 mornings a week (approx. 1.5 hours), where he enjoys strength and fitness exercises
- Using his gutter frame as part of his ongoing mobility plan
Community Access & Interests
A Full clean, automatic Driving Licence is essential, as you will drive and accompany him out into the community. He enjoys:
- Days out, especially sandy beaches on sunny days
- Cooking
- Football
- Spending time outdoors
- Having a good laugh and engaging with upbeat company
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who is:
- Confident driving an automatic vehicle
- Energetic, encouraging and able to motivate at the client’s own pace
- Interested in rehabilitation, progression and mobility work
- Friendly, with a good sense of humour
- Keen to be part of the client’s ongoing moving‑and‑handling journey toward achieving his long‑term goals
Whether you currently working in a care home, school, hospital, supported living, or community setting—or if you have experience supporting individuals with complex, clinical or neurological needs—this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding, person‑centered role.
Apply Now, or to discuss your application, please contact Lynsey at [email protected] or call 01227 774878.
SHCLBA
- To provide complex care interventions such as Spinal Injury Care and Bowel Evacuations.
- To confidently and clearly communicate with the client and using aids where necessary.
- To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
- To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Ability to work a minimum of 24 hours per week.
- A minimum of 6 months of UK-based care experience.
- Valid UK driving License and access to a vehicle for work.
- Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
- Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
- Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
- We help you save for Christmas.
- Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
- In-house wellbeing team to support you.
- 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
- We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
- Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
- In-house women's health support.
- Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
