Complex Care HCA Day Shift OX2 | Driver Essential | £18.23–£21.88​/hr

Join Our Team and Earn a £400 Bonus! £150 paid training + £250 after probation 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. It’s a fascinating and rewarding environment to work in.

This is a meaningful, long‑term package, where consistency and quality of care are essential.

• 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.

• 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

• 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: 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 client’s adapted vehicle.

• 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.

• £18.23/hr weekdays
• £21.88/hr weekends

08:00–20:00

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

3–4 shifts per week. Fully predictable rota.

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

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