Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Young Disabled Adult
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is living in Chesterfield. Our client is looking for a like-minded person to join her care team to provide her personal care and independent living support. This is a fantastic opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adults life!
Start: Immediate
Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: Chesterfield (S43)
Pay: £140 per day / £980 per week worked
Free accommodation whilst on shift
Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
An Automatic UK Driving licence is required for this position
About the Job
This is an amazing opportunity to make a positive difference in our client's life. Our client is confident in her ability and lives in her home with the support of like-minded individuals to assist her with:
- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Social Support
- Daily Living
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
- Commuting to and from work
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
About our Client
Our client has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. She is working at Derbyshire Constabulary.
With a happy and positive demeanour as well as a good sense of humour, our client enjoys spending time with her boyfriend (who lives with her) and playing with her dogs. Other interests include watching TV/documentaries, getting lost in a good book and playing games on her PC. She has a very open mind and is always up for a philosophical debate. She is often described as easy going and goes with the flow.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be a dog lover Our client has 2 small/medium dogs
- A full clean UK driving licence - must be comfortable driving an automatic
- To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
- A mature and responsible attitude
- To be confident and comfortable supporting someone with personal care
- Comfortable in your own company and be able to occupy yourself when not needed by the client.
- Fluent in English.
- Non-smoker
- Clean and respectful of the client's home and personal space.
- Please note, the client works for the emergency services, you will need to be vetted for this role, which will be more in depth than a DB S
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.
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