Personal Care Assistant to a Management Research PhD Student

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living service in London is seeking a live-in Personal Assistant to help a wheelchair user as they start their PhD at Kings College London. The role involves personal care, health care, and social support, ensuring the client’s well-being. Ideal candidates should be inclusive, open-minded, and excellent communicators. Full training is provided, and the client seeks a trustworthy individual to enhance their daily life quality in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free accommodation during shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in care is welcomed but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Must be a female applicant due to client's care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and health care as needed.
• Offer social support and companionship.
• Perform housekeeping and domestic duties.

Skills

Inclusive and open-minded

Excellent communicator

Caring and patient

Calm under pressure

Reliable and trustworthy

Great sense of humor

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role that makes a real difference? Join a friendly postgraduate student at Kings College London and support them with day-to-day life as they return to university. AskJules is looking for a team of open-minded and reliable PAs to support our client, a wheelchair user beginning their PhD in Management Research. From September, they will be studying at Kings College London and living in postgraduate halls.

This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a person's life!

Start: September 2025

Rota: Live-In / 7 days on / 7 days off

Location: Kings College London, Strand (WC2R 2LS)

Pay: £200 per day / £1,400 per week worked

Free accommodation whilst on shift (Own en-suite room)

About the Job:

Our client is moving from Bristol to start their PhD at Kings College London. They are looking for intuitive, friendly, and inclusive care assistants to support them daily, ensuring care is delivered respectfully and discreetly. The client will be living in postgraduate university halls, and a dedicated PA room with an en-suite will be provided.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Personal Care
• Health Care
• Social Support
• Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Care experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided.

About our Client:

Our client is an active and fun-loving individual eager to explore London. They are a full-time wheelchair user with Functional Neurological Disorder, Non-Epileptic Seizures, and Dissociative Disorder. Full training on their care needs will be provided.

The client is non-binary and seeks a trustworthy, personable individual to assist with daily life, ensuring the best quality of life. They are excited about their PhD and engaging in new activities, sports, and social events. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of daily support to enhance their comfort and well-being.

As described by the client: "I'm a chatty, social person who loves to laugh and try new things. I enjoy sports, theatre, quiz nights, and nature walks. I want to make the most of life in London, despite my health challenges."

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in care (desirable)
• Inclusive and open-minded (essential)
• Calm under pressure
• Caring and patient
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent communicator
• Great sense of humor

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this role. Due to the client's care needs, this role is only open to female applicants. This is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

All applicants must undergo screening, including checks with previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.