Live in Care Assistant for 2nd year Health & Social Care Uni Student
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 recruiting on behalf of our client, who is studying Health and Social Care at University of Kent in Canterbury. Join her team of PAs to provide her independent living. This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a difference to our client's personal achievements and her university experience!
Location: University of Kent in Canterbury
Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off
Start Date: September 2024
Pay & Benefits
Pay: £170 per day
Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided
On-call support from client coordinator
About our Client
Our client is a second-year university student studying Health and Social Care. She has a diagnosis of Diplegia Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time electric wheelchair user.
Our client is looking for like-minded young PAs to assist her with day-to-day living and general support, helping her to lead as independent a life as possible. Someone who isn't afraid to take the reins and support her in travelling and navigating off campus is a must!
As written by her ..
"Even though I need support to encourage me to recognise what I am capable of, my independence is very important to me. However, my desire to be independent can hinder me as I have difficulty asking for help, even when I require it. I would appreciate someone who is able to prompt me and remind me that I should ask for help. Once we build a relationship and get to know each other, I would hope that we could come to an understanding of what we are both comfortable with.
As I build my confidence with socialising and going out and about both on and off campus, I would eventually like to increase my skills and independence when using public transport which is something that I will need support and encouragement with."
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 her goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction. You will provide our client with academic support throughout her health and
social care degree. This is also a 'flat mate' type of role which goes far beyond simply care work,
and includes all the things you'd expect a second-year university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends, going to the cinema and much
more! Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
Daily duties will include:
- Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Toileting
- Daily Living
- Social Support
- Housekeeping / Domestic Duties
You will need:
- To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
- To have a good sense of humour
- A mature and responsible attitude
- Good communication skills
- To be fluent in English.
- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
- To be a non-smoker
- A good note taker, with experience of academic writing
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in
your covering letter.
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.
Live in Care Assistant for 2nd year Health & Social Care Uni Student