Job Description
Live-In Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a creative writing recent uni graduate
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 young disabled lady at her home in Southampton.
This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact to a young adult’s life.
Start: June 2025
Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: Ocean Village, Southampton (SO14)
Pay: £150 - £160 per day = £1,020 - £1,120 per week
Free accommodation whilst on shift.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
A Full UK Driving licence is desirable for this position but not essential
About theJob
Our client, a young female, is looking for a like-minded individual to assist her with her daily living, supporting her in navigating around the city and regular days out, as well as assisting with her creative writing including scribing, and helping her to stay motivated and continue her writing projects. She is aiming to start her own business in creating one handed prototypes, for individuals with different disabilities, and starting up her own podcast.
This is a great opportunity to do something very different and meaningful in what would hopefully be a long-term position. Other general duties include:
* Personal Care
* Health Care
* Social Support
* Daily Living
* Housekeeping / Domestic duties
* Cooking
* Commuting
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
About our Client
Our client is a creative person and enjoys a variety of things including Disney movies, creative writing, socialising with friends. They also enjoy writing their online blog and in the future would like to get involved with radio, and create a podcast.
As written by her...
"As a graduate with a Master of Arts in Creative Writing, I am currently working on several creative fictional pieces, including a book of short stories and fantasy fiction novel series. I will need help on brainstorming creative ideas and help keep me motivated as an aspiring author as well as scribing for me. I will also need assistance in contacting agencies, editors, and publishers to try to get my work published, or assistance with self publishing. I will also need support in podcasting technology and uploading them to various platforms, as well as research and assistance to start up my business, although previous experience in this isn’t necessary.
I am a bubbly, friendly person who is up for a laugh. I love a challenge. I love going out, going to the cinema, going to coffee shops or for a bite to eat and will need assistance on these outings. I also love to just stay in and chill, watching films and writing. I’m a big fan of Harry Potter, Once Upon a Time, Waterloo Road, Bridgerton, and Fate the Winx Saga, as well as an avid notebook shopper. I dislike horror, thriller and action films.
My disability is Cerebral Palsy which affects my legs and my left arm. This has affected me in many ways but the main effects are with my mobility."
Preferableskills:
* A full and clean UK driving license (Desirable)
* Great working attitude
* Excellent sense of humour and ability to not take life too seriously
* Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Mature and responsible attitude
* You must be able to respect our client's privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
* Fluent in English
* Clean and tidy appearance
* Experience in a creative field would be desirable to assist our client with their work.
* Confident in the use of Google Docs and Microsoft Word
* Knowledge of audio editing software (desirable)
* Support in transcription in content writing
ApplicationProcess: 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.