Personal Care Assistant

Skook Management Consulting; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity exists for caring and supportive individuals to work as a Lifestyle Assistant for an Economics student. This role entails assisting with daily living, engaging in social activities, and providing companionship. Training is provided, making it an ideal job for those without prior care experience but with a caring attitude and good organizational skills.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Accommodation provided when on shift

Qualifications

• Physically fit, calm, and patient.
• Clean and tidy in both appearance and ways.
• A mature and responsible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support the client in achieving her goals and aspirations.
• Engage in social activities like parties and outings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Sense of humour

Education

University experience preferred

Job description

Graduate Opp: Hourly Lifestyle Assistant / Support Worker to Economics Uni Student

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young female adult, who is currently studying Economics. She is looking for two like-minded PAs to join her care team to provide her personal care and assist her in daily living. This is an amazing opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adult’s life.

Start Date – August 2025

Rate of Pay:£15 per hour

Shift Pattern –Days & Nights available - will include a weekend every other week / this will bediscussed during the interview stage

Hours:Between 36h and 48h per week / On a two week rolling rota

Location -London WC1H

5.6 week's holiday pro rata.

Accommodation provided when on shift

About our Client

Our client is an Economics student studying her degree atThe SOAS University of London.She has a diagnosis of SMA 2 and is a full-time wheelchair user.

Her many hobbies include Socialising, Singing, Music & meeting friends.

The client leads a very active social life by meeting up with friends and family.

With a joyful and delightful persona, our client enjoys going out to social events, such as parties and nights out.

As written by her...

“I would like to be treated like any other young person, and if I need your help, I’ll ask for it.

Some of my interests include singing, writing, acting, and learning new languages.

I have a huge interest in anything related to music! I love listening to the K-Pop genre, Taylor Swift, Halsey and Måneskin (just to name a few!).”

About the Job

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

This is also a “flat mate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect a first-year university student to be doing,like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, the cinema, going on holiday and much more!

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.

You will need

• To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
• To have a good sense of humour
• University experience preferred but not essential
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Good communication skills
• To be fluent in English
• 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.

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.

Graduate Opp: Hourly Lifestyle Assistant / Support Worker to Economics Uni Student