Hourly Care / Lifestyle Assistant for a Film enthusiast and 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 student studying Film at Bournemouth University.
Start Date: Mid September 2024
Location: Bournemouth University
Shift Pattern: 5 shifts on/ 5 shifts off - a mixture of days & waking nights including a few hours double up for days out
Rate of Pay & Benefits
Pay: £15 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided
On-call support from client coordinator
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
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 meaningful job satisfaction. Daily duties include:
- Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Toileting.
- Health Care - Administering medicine, using medical equipment, physio.
- Commuting - Driving the clients adapted vehicle
- Social Support - Going to events, club and pubs
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties including cooking
A UK Automatic Driving Licence is required for this position.
About our Client
Our client is an outgoing and independent film student who loves socialising, sports, acting, and photography. He's passionate about his film degree and enjoys diverse activities, from watching vintage films to cheering for Brighton in football. Our client values independence and is seeking a supportive PA who can assist with daily tasks while appreciating his dry humour and energetic lifestyle.
Written by our client...
"I enjoy hanging out with my peers and socialising. As I am studying a film degree, the job will entail watching a lot of movies, not my fault if you don't like my selection of a random 1940s Japanese movies
I take pride in keeping on top of myself and being in tip-top-shape. This is an important aspect of the job as my social life is very important to me and a personal appearance needs to be at the forefront of priorities.
you need to be upbeat and energetic to fit with my outgoing nature. You need to be able to be independent yourself as there will be times when I do not need you, sorry! When I am home, you will have to be able to adapt to a more relaxed environment as my family life will be different to home life.
As we are spending a lot of time together, it is important that we have a good chemistry, friendly relationship and are able to have banter together.
You will need:
- Clean Automatic Driving licence (Essential)
- To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly and caring
- Assist with physio and exercise
- 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.
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.
Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided which will be a mixture of face-to-face and virtual training. 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.