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Live-in Care Assistant for 2nd year student studying Business and Management
Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you a carer or someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives?
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a 19-year-old university student, studying Business and Management at University of Kent in Canterbury. They are looking for a like-minded person to join their care team and assist them in a daily living whilst studying.
Location: Canterbury, Kent (uni) /Surbiton, London (home)
Shift Pattern: Live- In – 7 days on / 7 days off – alternating day & waking night shifts (with split shifts and additional overtime hours as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay & Benefits
Pay: £234.00 per day= £1,638.00 per week worked (plus any agreed overtime)
Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided
Accommodation provided at uni for the weeks you are working. Very occasionally when away from uni there might be only one room available, when each carer will have access to it for the hours they aren’t working.
About our client
Our client will soon be finishing their 1st year studying Business and Management at Kent University in Canterbury. They have Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and use an electric powered wheelchair for mobility.
Our client has specific needs and will be happy to assist in instructions with daily tasks. They have a restricted diet due to allergies. Some of their interests include football, Star Wars, and stand-up comedy. They are looking for a person to assist them in their journey throughout university life. This may include encouraging the client to go to seminars, social events, clubs, sporting events etc.
As written by our client…
“Before uni I spent 5 years at a special residential school with a small peer group so I was really looking forward to being as independent as possible and meeting new people.I am really proud to have lived independently since last September but my 1st year has been socially quite challenging. I have struggled to attend lectures due to my fatigue and anxiety; or find accessible social activities. I am looking for someone who can proactively support me to develop this aspect of my university life”.
“I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise and also like Marvel and DC. I’m also a lover of sports - mainly football but also basketball, rugby, tennis etc.”
“I am looking for someone who can be flexible. I have no idea what each day at university will be like but one of the things I value most from having my care team is the ability to be spontaneous. I may decide with relatively short notice to spend time at home in Surbiton, or elsewhere and I would need you to travel with me.”
“You will be given plenty of training and I will always let you know if I want something done differently. It will take time for you to become familiar with everything so don’t worry about making mistakes.”
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 their goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.
We are looking for positive like-minded PAs to assist with day-to-day living and general support, helping to our client to participate fully in university life.
Someone who is not afraid to take the reins and support them in traveling and navigating campus is a must!
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
A full clean UK Driving Licence is required for this role (over 21 for insurance purposes, no points, accidents or claims in the past 5 years) as you will be required to drive the clients’ adapted vehicle.
You will need:
-Assist the client with all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
-Assist with therapy eg stretches or hydrotherapy (full training will be given)
-Full Clean Driving Licence (essential)
-To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring
-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
-Comfortable cooking, cleaning, shopping for the client
-Personable with a proactive and can-do attitude to work
-A mature and responsible attitude
-Good communication skills
-To be fluent in English.
-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways; and maintain a high degree of cleanliness in your provided accommodation
-To be flexible/ available to provide cover e.g holiday / sick leave taken by others in the care team
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
AskJules are agents for young disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support.
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.
Live-in Care Assistant for 2nd year student studying Business and Management
