Personal Care Assistant for University Student - Live-in

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

Job summary

A client seeking a Personal Assistant to support a university student in Manchester. The role requires companionship and assistance with personal care and daily tasks, while respecting independence. Ideal candidates will be flexible, social, and patient, with a valid UK driving license. Training will be provided, and the position offers free accommodation during shifts.

Benefits

Free private room in student halls while on shift

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to keep up with an active lifestyle.
• Understanding of the need for independence and personal space.
• Ability to work independently while providing discreet support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and health care tasks.
• Accompany for events and nights out.
• Help with domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning.
• Support university life and daily routines.
• Assist with occasional travel in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Flexible

Social

Patient

Reliable

Adaptability to last-minute plans

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Passport holder

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking for an exciting, meaningful role?

AskJules are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young man starting his first year at the University of Manchester. He will be studying Aerospace Engineering and is looking for a like-minded PA to support his independence and studies.

Start: September 2025

Rota: Live in, pattern to be confirmed

Pay: GBP200 per day

Location: University of Manchester (M13)

Accommodation: Free private room in student halls while on shift

About the Job

Our client is moving from home to begin his Aerospace Engineering degree at The University of Manchester. He is looking for a PA who can act more like a supportive friend than a care worker. He is looking for a companion who is happy helping him balance studying, socialising and everyday life.

You will assist with:

- Personal care and health care tasks

- Accompanying for events and nights out

- Domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning

- Assisting with university life and daily routines

- Supporting occasional travel in the UK and abroad (passport desirable)

Care experience is not essential as full training in our client's specific needs will be provided.

About Our Client

He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is a full-time powered wheelchair user. He is excited to explore all that university life has to offer from Aerospace Engineering design projects, to joining societies, nights out and spontaneous plans with friends.

His interests include:

- Music - loves hip hop and attending live music events. Artists he enjoys include Drake, Juice WRLD, J. Cole and Post Malone

- Football - a passionate Manchester United fan and attends matches regularly

- Travelling - recently visited Athens and Kalamata in Greece

- Films - especially sci fi like Interstellar

- Space, History and Palaeontology

As written by him

"I am looking for someone to help me with essential things I am unable to do myself, I try to be as independent as possible so you will have to be understanding of the fact there will be times I want to be by myself. I want you to enjoy this job and make it feel as though it is as far from a job as possible and instead you helping with a small amount of tasks throughout a friend's day. "

Our client is looking for a PA who is flexible, social and able to keep up with his active lifestyle while respecting his independence. He is looking for a PA that reflects his personable and laid back personality. For this role you will assist with day-to-day tasks but understand the importance of when to step back and allow the clients independence.

Our Ideal PA Will Be

• A valid UK driving licence (Essential)
• Passport holder and willing to travel abroad (Desirable)
• Social, adaptable and happy with last minute plans
• Caring, patient and reliable
• Respectful and understanding
• Able to work independently while providing discreet support

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a great match for this role.

All applicants must be willing to undergo screening including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.