Overview
Live-In Personal Care Assistant to a Geography student
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Location: University of Manchester (M13). Start Date: 18th September (training completed beforehand). Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live in).
What you’ll do
Assist a university Geography student with personal care, daily routines, transferring with a hoist, and navigating university life. Provide day-to-day living support, help with studies, social activities, and errands. Be supportive and proactive, helping with personal care, socialising, and general tasks. The role includes activities typical of student life such as going out, attending events, and day trips.
About the client
The client is a Geography student at the University of Manchester who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Interests include music, football, and attending gigs, concerts, and football matches. The client is friendly, outgoing, and values opportunities to engage with the music scene in Manchester.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and support with daily living activities
* Assist with transfers and mobility as required (hoist use)
* Support independence and participation in university life and social activities
* Assist with routines, study support, and companionship
* Ensure safety and well-being during living-in arrangements
What you’ll need
* Hold a clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)
* Be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly and caring
* Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
* A good sense of humour and a mature, responsible attitude
* Good communication skills
* Fluent in English
* Be clean and tidy in appearance and manner
Contract and benefits
* Rate of pay: £160 per shift worked
* Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
* On-call support from client coordinator
* Bespoke training in client requirements
Application
Care experience is not required as full training will be provided. To apply, please describe your interests in your covering letter. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Skook Management Consulting.
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