Live-in Care Assistant for a Creative Writing, Film and; Theatre Uni

Ask Jules; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care agency is looking for a Personal Assistant to join a young adult’s care team in Reading. This role involves providing personal care and social support, ensuring a positive impact on the client's life. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. Ideal candidates should be patient, caring, and able to follow instructions, with a good sense of humour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Full training provided

Opportunity to make a positive impact

Qualifications

• Full training in client’s needs provided.
• No previous PA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and social support.
• Work as part of a team of PAs for 24/7 care.

Skills

Physically fit

Calm

Patient

Excellent communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to follow instructions

Independent initiative

Responsible attitude

Non-Smoker

Good sense of humour

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?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a 23-year-old who has recently graduated with a degree in Creative Writing, Film and Theatre at University of Reading.

She is looking for a like-minded person to join her care team and to assist her in daily living. Join her team of PAs, who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adult’s life.

Job Details

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Hours: Live-in 7 Days on // 7 Days off

Rate of Pay: £180 per day / £1260.00 per week worked

Holiday Pay: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Reading

About Our Client

Our client is a Creative Writing, Film and Theatre Graduate of Reading University, currently living in a bungalow near the University. She has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy that causes her limbs to be stiff and spasm and causes involuntary movements.

She describes herself as: “Hello, I’m twenty-three, I have cerebral palsy and am a full-time wheelchair user. I’m a Creative Writing, Film and Theatre graduate. I’m staying in Reading as I have found a bungalow near the uni that I feel very comfortable in. It also helps me to be more independent as I have outgrown living with my parents. I’m a very go with the flow kind of person but am organised when I need to be. My ideal PA is someone who feels like a friend who just so happens to help me out.

I am very talkative and always up for a laugh. I like to go out shopping, and I like going to the cinema. I’m very close with all my friends and we like to go out together, on these occasions you may not be needed but please keep your phone nearby in case I need you. I am also very musical and my favourite artist is Taylor Swift. I’m also a performer and recently did a standup Comedy routine for the first time in public.

If I wake up and am just having a bad day, the best thing to do is provide me with snacks, check if I want to talk and see how the day goes. I’ve been trying to get myself out of the house and doing things on down days, but sometimes this is too much.”

About the Job

You will provide our client's personal care and social support. This is also a “study buddy” type of role which goes far beyond simply care work.

Previous PA's have told us that with the knowledge that they are having a positive, daily impact on someone's life, and the relaxed, inclusive working environment makes this a unique and exciting opportunity.

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

You will be required to work as part of a team of two PAs who will provide our client’s 24/7 care and support, including:

• Personal Care
• Social Support
• Night Time Care

About You

You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in her particular needs is provided.

You will need:

• To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to follow instructions, but also able to work on your own initiative
• A responsible attitude
• To be a Non-Smoker
• A good sense of humour
• To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.

AskJules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ like-minded Personal Assistants to provide their care and support.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.