Lifestyle / Care Assistant for an Archaeology & Museum Studies 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 their lives?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young university student, who is looking for a team of like-minded individuals to provide her personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on a young adult's life.
Start Date: September 2024
Location: Winchester University (SO22 4NR)
Shift Pattern: Live in - 7 days on / 7 days off
Pay: £180 per day = £1,260 per week worked
Free Accommodation provided when on shift
Holidays: 5.6 weeks' holiday pro rata
About our Client
Join an exciting journey with our client, who is about to embark on her first year at Reading University, where she'll be studying Archaeology and Museum Studies. She lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that requires careful management to ensure her comfort and quality of life.
Our client is passionate about Egyptology and loves keeping up with the latest developments and theories. She also enjoys delving into myths and fantasy literature. At university, she is excited to join clubs and societies that will help her meet like-minded students and attend social events. Other activities she loves include singing, attending theatre shows, and building Lego. With her joyful and delightful personality, she is eager to embrace all that university life has to offer.
As written by her ..
"This is my first time away from home and I'm looking for a PA to help me with personal care, academic support and socialising. I will live in student halls during my time at university where you will have a separate room.
I love going to see shows and I am keen to be involved in a musical theatre society as I enjoy singing. I also like spending time with friends and want to get involved as much as possible with social life at university and so a PA who will support me with the social aspect of university is very important. I have a good sense of humour but I need someone who will respect my privacy because sometimes I will want to be alone or with friends.
It's important you can do basic hairstyles as I have long hair and I love having my make up done too!"
About the Job
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting every aspect of our client's daily life. Your responsibilities will include assisting with mobility, personal care, and facilitating her participation in academic and social activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on her university experience. Duties include:
- Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Toileting.
- Health Care - Administrating medicine, using medical equipment.
- Daily Living - Cooking, Shopping.
- Social Support
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
About You
An Ideal applicant will be:
- Physically fit, calm, patient and caring
- Have good organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative
- Have a good sense of humour
- Be open minded
- Have a mature and responsible attitude
- Fluent in English.
- Clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
- Be comfortable with pets
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.