Live-In Personal Assistant for Law Student at University of Liverpool

Ask Jules; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ask Jules is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant for a university student in Liverpool. This role involves providing personal care and social support, enabling the student to enjoy her university life while focusing on her studies. Ideal candidates will be patient, caring, and have a full UK driving license. Full training will be provided, making this a rewarding opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Free accommodation during shifts

5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

Bespoke training

On-call support from client coordinator

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car required.
• Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring.
• Excellent communication and hearing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal/health care and social support.
• Assist with independence skills and social activities.
• Support the client's educational journey at university.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

We have one PA position available with our client who is finishing her studies in Law and Criminology at the University of Liverpool.This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our client’s educational journey.

Start Date:End of August/September
Location: Liverpool University (L3)
Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live-in)

Rate of Pay & Benefits

-Pay: £180 per day / £1,260

-Free accommodation while on shift

-Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

-Bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements

-On-call support from client coordinator

About our Client

Our client is a third-year Law and Criminology student at the University of Liverpool. She has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. She uses a powered wheelchair full-time and requires assistance with everyday tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.

Personality and Interests:

-Independent and Social: Enjoys attending events, socialising with friends, and leading an active university life.

-Determined and Resilient: Manages her studies and social life with enthusiasm and perseverance.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. To assist our client in achieving her goals and aspirations, therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaningful job satisfaction.

You will provide our client's personal/health care and social support. This is also a “flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work and includes all the fun things you’d expect a university student to be doing, helping our client to socialise and make the most of her university experience. A key role will be to support our client in furthering her independence skills.

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

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.

Requirements:

-Full UK driving licence and access to a car (Essential)

-Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring

-Commitment to shiftsand reliability

-Fluent in English

-Social and outgoing: Enjoys events, work, and university life

-Domestic skills: Capable of cooking, cleaning, ironing, and washing

-Organisational skills: Able to work on your own initiative

-Sense of humour and maturity: Positive attitude with a responsible demeanour

-Excellent communication and hearing skills

-Clean and tidy: Both in appearance and habits

-Non-smoker

You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.

Application Process

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

About AskJules

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.