£180/day
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Live-in Care / Lifestyle Assistant to a Young Disabled Actor

Posted by Ask Jules.

We are recruiting a PA to join the existing team of carers on behalf of our client, a mid twenties Actor who is currently working at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Join his team of PA's who provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our client's personal achievements.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (B98)

Shift Pattern: Live-in - Between 2 & 3 consecutive shifts per week, on a rolling rota.

A UK Driving Licence is required for this role as you will be expected to drive our client's automatic van.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: £180 per shift

Free accommodation whilst on shift

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Nest Pension Scheme

Bespoke training on the client's particular requirements will be provided

On-call support from our client coordinator

About our Client

  • Graduated in Drama and Musical Theatre at Wolverhampton University
  • Has Cerebral Palsy, as a result, he is a full-time wheelchair-user
  • Definitely a ''People'' Person
  • Loves food, enjoys eating out
  • Works 2-3 days a week at the Hippodrome
  • Has a wicked dry sense of humour.
  • Massive Movie fan - Enjoys Science Fiction and comedies.
  • Loves Doctor Who
  • Very independent and sociable but will also spend time chilling playing FIFA, Xbox, watching series on Netflix and TV

About the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else's life. To assist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations.

Our client is confident in his own ability and lives independently with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

  • Personal Care
  • Health Care
  • Social Support
  • Daily Living
  • Light Physio exercises
  • Housekeeping / Domestic duties

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 his particular needs is provided. You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work

You will need:

  • An Automatic UK driving licence (Essential)
  • To be a graduate in a similar subject or have a genuine interest in Drama and Musical Theatre
  • Have a great sense of humour and to not take life too seriously
  • To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • A mature and responsible attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • To be fluent in English.
  • To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

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.

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