We have one PA position available with our client who is finishing her studies in Law and Criminology at the University of Liverpool. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our clients educational journey.
Start Date: End of August/September
Location: Liverpool University (L3)
Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live-in)
Rate of Pay & Benefits
- Pay: £180 per day / £1,260
- Free accommodation while on shift
- Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
- Bespoke training in the clients particular requirements
- On-call support from client coordinator
About our Client
Our client is a third-year Law and Criminology student at the University of Liverpool. She has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. She uses a powered wheelchair full-time and requires assistance with everyday tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.
Personality and Interests:
- Independent and Social: Enjoys attending events, socialising with friends, and leading an active university life.
- Determined and Resilient: Manages her studies and social life with enthusiasm and perseverance.
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in somebody elses life. To assist our client in achieving her goals and aspirations, therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaningful job satisfaction.
You will provide our client's personal/health care and social support. This is also a flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work and includes all the fun things youd expect a university student to be doing, helping our client to socialise and make the most of her university experience. A key role will be to support our client in furthering her independence skills.
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
About You
You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care; therefore, full training in her particular needs is provided.
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car (Essential)
- Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring
- Commitment to shifts and reliability
- Fluent in English
- Social and outgoing: Enjoys events, work, and university life
- Domestic skills: Capable of cooking, cleaning, ironing, and washing
- Organisational skills: Able to work on your own initiative
- Sense of humour and maturity: Positive attitude with a responsible demeanour
- Excellent communication and hearing skills
- Clean and tidy: Both in appearance and habits
- Non-smoker
You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
Application Process
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
About AskJules
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.
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