JOB NEWS: Spinal Homecare is hiring a Female Live-in Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne on a Full-time basis.
Job Overview
Female Live-in Care Assistant – Spinal Cord Injury
Employer: Spinal Homecare
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Live-in
Working Pattern: Two weeks working live-in, followed by one week off
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £1,001 per week worked
Benefits include:
- Paid training
- Paid travel costs
- Paid DBS/PVG background checks
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunities to develop specialist spinal cord injury care skills
Training is scheduled to take place from 1–4 September 2026 and is paid.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support tailored to the client’s individual needs
- Assist with personal care while promoting independence and dignity
- Support daily routines, social activities, appointments and community access
- Follow care plans and clinical guidance
- Follow safe moving and handling procedures
- Monitor the client’s wellbeing
- Report changes or concerns appropriately
- Build a positive and professional relationship based on trust, respect and encouragement
- Support the client to live as independently as possible
Requirements
- Female applicant
- Aged 21 or older
- Full UK or international driving licence
- Preferred manual car driver
- Legal right to live and work in the UK
- Non-smoking
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to work around cats and dogs
- Flexibility to work two weeks live-in followed by one week off
- Kind, patient and dependable approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Genuine passion for helping people live fulfilling and independent lives
Previous care experience or experience supporting people with complex needs is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
About The Role
Spinal Homecare is recruiting a Female Live-in Care Assistant to provide one-to-one support to an individual living with a spinal cord injury in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The permanent, full-time live-in position pays £1,001 for each week worked. The working pattern is two weeks live-in followed by one week off.
The successful candidate will provide person-centred support tailored to the client’s individual needs, helping them maintain independence, dignity and choice. Duties include assisting with personal care, supporting daily routines, social activities, appointments and access to the community.
The role also involves following care plans and clinical guidance, including safe moving and handling procedures, monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns.
Building a positive relationship based on trust, respect and encouragement is an important part of the position. The successful applicant will help the client maintain independence, build confidence and continue living life on their own terms.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. Spinal Homecare states that full training will be provided, including paid training scheduled from 1–4 September 2026. The company also offers opportunities to develop specialist skills in spinal cord injury care.
Applicants must be female, aged 21 or over, hold a full UK or international driving licence and have the legal right to live and work in the UK. A manual car driver is preferred. The vacancy also specifies that applicants must be non-smokers and willing to travel.
The role requires flexibility to work the two-weeks-on, one-week-off live-in pattern. Applicants must also be able to work around pets, including cats and dogs.
Spinal Homecare states that paid travel costs and DBS/PVG background checks are provided, together with a company pension and discounted or free food.
Source
Spinal Homecare / Indeed
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