Hourly Lifestyle care assistant to a young adult at home

Skook Management Consulting; Stonesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal support service in Stonesfield is seeking caring individuals to assist a client with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in daily living activities. Responsibilities include personal care, healthcare, and social support. Candidates should be confident drivers and possess good communication and organizational skills. Full training is provided, making this role suitable for those without care experience. Competitive pay at £17 per hour and flexibility in working hours are offered.

Benefits

Nest Pension Scheme

Full training provided

Support from coordinator team

Qualifications

• Candidate must be fluent in English.
• Full clean UK driving licence is desirable.
• Must be physically fit and have a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide social and health support to the client.
• Drive an adapted vehicle for commuting and appointments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Calm, patient, and caring

Driving ability

Sense of humour

Physical fitness

Job description

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others lives?

Pay & Benefits

Pay - £17 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

Nest Pension Scheme

Care Experience is not essential!

About Our Client

Our client is initially a shy individual but comes out of his shell over time. He will require support with all aspects of daily living from personal care to social support. He has a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. As a result, he is a full-time powered wheelchair user. He lives at a family home so you must feel comfortable to be around other people and be comfortable with some house rules.

About The Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody elses life. You will assist our client in all aspects of daily life, therefore being able to listen and follow instructions from the client is essential. Our client is looking for the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

• Personal Care
• Health Care
• Social Support
• Daily Living
• Housekeeping / Domestic duties
• Commuting – Our client has a large long wheelbase-adapted vehicle that you will be required to drive.
• Admin support

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

You Will Need

• A full clean UK driving licence (Desirable)
• Confident in your driving ability
• To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative – Willing to attend medical appointments as and when required
• To have a good sense of humour
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Good communication skills
• To be fluent in English.
• To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
• To be a non-smoker

Application Process

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.

Training and Development

Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.

About Us

AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Location Witney, Oxford (OX29)

Hours Saturday 8am-10pm (temporary hours)

Out of term time (8am-10pm , 8pm-10am ) various shifts available, flexibility is required

Start Date ASAP