Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Biological Science Uni Student
Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others' lives?
We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Biological Science in Bristol.
Start Date: September 2024
Shift Pattern Between 3 to 4 days per week on a two-week rolling rota (with on call hours)
Rate of Pay: £170 per day / £1,190 per week
Location: UWE Bristol
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
About Our Client
Our client has a condition called Elhers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), however they refuse to let this hold them back from succeeding at university. Our client is looking for a like-minded individual to support them with personal care and daily living. Applicants needs to be local due to the shift pattern.
As written by our client ..
"I have Elhers Danlos Syndrome and related comorbidities (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Gastroparesis). My conditions mean that I am reliant on total Parental Nutrition (TPN) as a way of getting nutrition and fluids. I also suffer with unstable and painful joints and chronic fatigue. I am an ambulatory wheelchair user. So, although I can walk unaided, I cannot stand for prolonged periods and walking too often increases my pain.
I love listening to music and I am aiming to go to more live music events this year now I am settled at UWE. I may need your occasional support to do this.
I am a kind and highly empathetic person. I like to chat to people I know well and appreciate intelligent, meaningful conversations as well as light-hearted and fun ones.
It is important to me that all care is undertaken in a discreet manor under my instruction. I do not want my disabilities to define me and so would appreciate discretion around my care."
About The Role
You will provide our client with health and social care. This is also a "flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect from life, like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, going on holiday after graduation and much more!
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
Duties will include
- Personal care, and social support;
- Work with the team to ensure information and issues arising during your shift are correctly reported and followed up;
- Assist the student with administration tasks as required;
- Assist in emergency evacuations in halls, if the situation arises, as instructed by the halls manager;
- Assist the student to engage in clubs/activities and societies;
- Maintain own appearance and behaviour
- Assist the student with the organisation of events and extra-curricular activities.
The exact duties will be agreed upon with the successful candidate by our client to ensure they make the best use of the PA's skills and talents.
About You:
For this role, we are looking for a person with a good sense of humour, who is physically fit, calm, patient and caring. Additionally, they will:
- Possess great organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative
- A mature and responsible attitude
- Great communication skills
- To be fluent in English.
- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways
- A full clean UK driving licence (Desirable)
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.
Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.
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.
Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Biological Science Uni Student