Live-In Personal Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive care agency in the UK seeks a Live-in Personal Care Assistant for a young university student with cerebral palsy. The role requires delivering high-quality care, assisting with daily routines, and being a trusted companion. Applicants should be energetic, proactive, and possess excellent conversational skills. This unique position offers training and an opportunity to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean UK driving licence.
• DBS Check and references required.
• Experience with professional care desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality professional care to the client.
• Support the client in all daily routines.
• Assist with personal care tasks including meal prep and shopping.

Skills

Trustworthy

Energetic

Proactive

Good sense of humor

Excellent conversational skills

Job description

Overview

Live-in Personal Care Assistant to join our client’s care team supporting a young university student attending Leeds Beckett University. Start Date: September start but training ASAP. Location: Leeds Beckett Uni. Shifts: 7 on, 7 off (Live-in). Rate of pay: GBP180 per day = GBP1,260 per week worked. Bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements will be provided. On-call support from client coordinator.

Responsibilities

To deliver high quality professional care whilst supporting the person in all aspects of their daily routine as a student of Performing Arts at Leeds Beckett. Duties involve all aspects of personal care including meal prep, shopping, light domestic duties, washing, dressing and feeding as required.

In the client’s own words

"I am about to embark on my life’s first "big adventure" really. Shortly, I will be fleeing the nest of home in the quaint fishing village of Birkenhead for a new chapter of my life in Leeds to study the degree that will allow my fabulousness to shine through - Performing Arts of course. However, when you have cerebral palsy, it isn’t as easy as your normal Joe Bloggs to navigate life away from home, which is where YOU would come in! I’ve lived with athetoid cerebral palsy all my life and will need assistance with various things.
I’m a total ball of energy, always buzzing with excitement and ideas! I can’t sit still and love to keep well occupied outside of my studies. Whether it’s a night out at the Viaduct Show bar, a weekend getaway, or a holiday abroad, I’m always up for trying new things and making unforgettable memories. My friends would describe me as a "doer" or an "instigator" - I’m always the one who suggests doing something crazy, like booking a last-minute trip away or trying a new restaurant."

About You

• Must be trustworthy, and reliable, have a sense of humor and be flexible.
• You will be energetic, proactive with a 'can do' attitude, motivated to do the best for our client at all times, a team player with a good sense of humor and excellent conversational skills.
• Experience with professional care would be desirable but not essential as you will receive full training around our client’s care needs.
• DBS Check and references will be required upon successful application.
• Clean UK driving licence. (desired)
• Flexibility, when a need arises, to ensure 24/7 cover is maintained.
• Experience within a similar environment is desired.

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.

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.