Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for Final Year Zoology Uni Student

Skook Management Consulting; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and responsible individual to become a Personal Assistant for a final year Zoology student. This unique role involves providing support for academic, health, and social activities, ensuring a positive impact on the client's life. With flexible shifts and comprehensive training provided, this opportunity allows you to engage in meaningful social interactions while assisting with daily needs. If you are physically fit, patient, and possess good organizational skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Bespoke training

On-call support

5.6 weeks holidays (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and calm demeanor are essential for this role.
• Good communication skills and a sense of humor are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic, health, and social needs of the client.
• Support with housekeeping and medication management.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good communication skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Sense of humor

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for Final Year Zoology Uni Student University of Reading

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 have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student in her final year.

Location: Reading (term time) / Guildford (holidays)

Shift Pattern: Live-in 7 days on / 7 days off

Start Date: ASAP

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: £170 per 12-hour shift
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro-rata)
• Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided
• On-call support from client coordinator

About Our Client

Our client is a Final year Zoology student studying at the University of Reading. She has a diagnosis of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her hobbies include eating out and cinema visits. She leads an active social life, enjoys going to parties, pubs, and nights out. She values her appearance and is interested in nature and animals, often watching David Attenborough documentaries. She has completed two years of Zoology at Reading University and an industrial placement in Cardiff, returning to Reading for her final year.

She needs 24/7 on-call support, split into two 12-hour shifts. During the day, she studies and writes her dissertation; at night, she plans to enjoy university social activities. She lives in university halls, so all buildings are walkable, and a driver is preferred for the daytime shift to assist with shopping, appointments, or traveling to her mum's in Surrey. She has a pet bearded dragon, Dumbles, which requires feeding and cuddling.

About The Job

This role offers a chance to make a positive difference in someone’s life by assisting with her academic, health, and social needs. It’s a flatmate-type role, involving social activities like going out, parties, cinema, holidays, and more. Responsibilities include some housekeeping, managing medications, and supporting her care routine. No prior care experience is required, as full training will be provided.

You Will Need

• To be physically fit, calm, patient, and caring
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently
• A good sense of humor
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Clean and tidy appearance and habits
• Non-smoker (preferable but not essential)
• A full clean UK driving license, confident motorway driver, as you will be required to drive her adapted vehicle

To apply, please include your interests in your cover letter. AskJules is an agency supporting young disabled adults with Personal Assistants. We are committed to safeguarding and will require background checks, including DBS enhanced disclosure.