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Lifestyle / care assistant to english literature uni student

Leeds
Permanent
Care assistant
£170 a day
Posted: 25 October
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Lifestyle / Care Assistant to English Literature Uni 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 are looking for a care assistant to support our client with personal care and daily living in her accommodation in Leeds. Join her team of PAs to provide her personal car and independent living support. Location: Leeds (term time) /Ilkley (off term time) Shift Pattern: Live in for when at uni 7 days on / 7 days off / Hourly for summer when client is at home Start Date: Mid December 2025 Pay & Benefits Pay: £ 170 per day Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata) Bespoke training in the clients particular requirements will be given On-call support from client coordinator About our client Our client is a young university student, currently studying English Literature at Leeds Beckett University. She lives with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which profoundly weakens three of her limbs, meaning everyday tasks such as navigating campus and travelling become a challenge. Our client needs full-time comprehensive support to help meet her needs, including assisting her with mobility, personal care and general support.You will support our client at home on a live-in basis in Headingley, and will be required to provide daily support at her home in Ilkley over the holidays. As well as being a book-lover, our client loves to get out and about, including going to restaurants, gigs and the cinema to name a few! As written by her Reading, listening to music, and collecting records are my passions, and it would be amazing to find a PA who shares these interests and understands the challenges I face due to my Quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Living with cerebral palsy means that I have difficulties accessing certain things compared to the average person. Transportation is a challenge for me, and I may need assistance getting around. Additionally, putting on some items of clothing in the morning can be a struggle. That's why I rely on a PA to help me with these tasks and ensure my comfort and independence. Beyond the practical aspects of the role, it would be truly wonderful if you share my interests in reading and music. We could spend time discussing literature, recommending books to each other, or simply enjoying music together. About you Our ideal candidate needs to be: ? Friendly with a good sense of humour. ? You are able to both follow directions and work off your own initiative. ? Motivated and enthusiastic ? Flexible and hardworking ? Fluent in English ? Calm, patient and caring with a friendly approach and a good sense of humour ? Of smart appearance and have a sense of pride in your work ? Non smoker ? A good conversationalist but also a good listener ? Reliable and organised, whilst being able to maintain excellent standards ? Respect for our clients privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work No care experience is needed as full bespoke training in the clients particular requirements will be provided Duties will include ? Personal Care ? Health Care ? Travel assistance ? Daily Living ? Housekeeping / Domestic duties 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. 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.

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