
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.
Clinical Overview
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.
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.
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
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
Team Flexibility
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
£17.70/hr weekdays
£21.24/hr weekends
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
What We’re Looking For
Experience in complex care (essential)
Comfortable supporting tracheostomy/ventilated clients (or willingness to train)
Reliable, observant, and proactive
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Why This Role
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

Here at Paragon Home Healthcare, we believe that we can improve the lives of those needing care by providing compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services.
Founded by an experienced and highly qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Paragon Home Healthcare is built around core values of care, compassion and dignity. We go to great lengths to ensure that those who join our close-knit team share our ethical values and approach.
Paragon Home Healthcare specialises in 24hr and live-in care and offers a range of flexible home care services to enable you to live independently and safely in the comfort of your own home.
From specialist care after a hospital admission, right through to a team of long term live-in PAs or care assistants, our services are here to help you to live your life how you wish to in familiar surroundings.