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 in her final year.
Location: Reading (term time) / Guildford (holidays)
Shift Pattern: Live-in 7 days on / 7 days-off
Start Date: ASAP
Full & Clean UK Driving Licence Required
Pay & Benefits
Pay: £170 per 12-hour shift
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 Final year Zoology student who is studying her degree at the University of Reading.She has a diagnosis of Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user. The client leads a very active social life by meeting up with friends and family. She enjoys going to the cinema, karaoke bars and watching sci fi shows such as Doctor Who.With a joyful and delightful persona, as well as a good sense of humour, our client enjoys going out to various social events.
As written by her...
" Hi, my name is Katherine, I have Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, and I use an electric wheelchair.Everything I can do; I will do myself and I do not like asking for help. As a result, I often hint at things I want doing instead of actually asking. I can sometimes get grumpy and down when I am tired and in pain but will get back to my chirpy self fairly quickly.
I like to look my best, so hair and makeup is a passion of mine. I am also interested in nature and animals, and thus, will always take the opportunity to watch a David Attenborough documentary. This is why I love my Zoology degree!
The things I'm looking for in a new P.A. is someone with things in common with me, someone who takes initiative, and most of all, someone with a sense of humour.
My day will vary depending on my uni timetable, but on a day that I don't have morning lectures, I will lie in until about 10:30am (depending on how well I've slept during the night). I use a scribe as I can't write myself so it would be great if you could write everything down that is said!
I have a pet bearded dragon called Dumbles, so the job will involve feeding her and the crickets veg, feeding her the live crickets, poo picking once or twice a week, and just getting her out to have a cuddle!
I can get socially anxious however, so will need some gentle encouragement when meeting new people. On nights out, I will definitely make the most of the university's very own nightclub! Someone that can help drive the car would be great, as public transport isn't the most accessible option in Reading. Again, if you're driving, you will be insured on my car through 3rd party insurance.
I hope this has given you the chance to see if the job is right for you and I hope to hear from you soon"
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else's life by assisting our client to achieve her goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.
You will provide our client's academic support as well as health and social care.
This is also a 'flat mate' type of role which goes far beyond simply care work and includes all the fun things you'd expect a university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, the cinema, going on holiday and much more!
As well as this, there will be some housekeeping required as well as managing medications and our client's care routine.
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
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 (preferable but not essential)
- A full clean UK driving licence - you need to be a confident Motorway driver as you will be required to drive the client's adapted vehicle.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
AskJules are agents for young disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support.
AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.