Are you a recent graduate, looking for an exciting opportunity?
AskJules are recruiting a team of PAs on behalf of our client, a second-year university student based in Weymouth, Dorset. He is looking for like-minded PAs to join his team and provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our clients personal achievements.
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Hourly Support over two days each week / Flexibility required - the hours will be discussed during the interview stage
Location: Weymouth, Dorset (DT3) travelling to Solent Uni Southampton (SO14)
Pay & Benefits
Rate of Pay: £17.05 p/h
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
A clean, valid driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive our clients adapted vehicle (Automatic).
About Our Client
Our client will be attending his second year at the University of Solent from September, where he will be studying Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science. He has a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Crohns disease and will require support with certain aspects of life such as health, general social support and assistance with commuting to and from university.
His interests include a variety of sports, including keeping up with football. In his free time, he enjoys playing numerous board games and card games. He is also a huge lover of baking, anything from pastries and cakes to cookies! On the other hand, he enjoys watching a mixture of programmes from medical dramas to the Star Wars franchise.
With a joyful and delightful personality, as well as a good sense of humour, our client looks forward to starting his second year at university and finding new opportunities.
As written by the client..
I have Duchene Muscular Dystrophy and Crohns disease which means I am in a wheelchair full time. I have a cat called Monkey who is very friendly and loves lots of attention. I like to watch lots of medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Med and Casualty. I love watching Clarksons Farm, Masked Singer, The Voice, A League of their own and many sports documentaries like Welcome to Wrexham.I also enjoy going to the cinema and watching films of all different types. I love all things Star Wars including all the films and series.
I support AFC Bournemouth and go to most home games and some away games. I love sports football, formula 1 (especially McLaren and Lando Norris), cricket, tennis, boxing and darts. I play powerchair football. I like to build Lego, especially Star Wars. I like to play card and board games like uno, exploding kittens, monopoly and ticket to ride.
I will need help with my hand exercises, getting into my stander, putting on my hand splints, and hydrotherapy so you will need to be good with being around water and also being able to help when I have physio sessions regarding my standard and the maintenance. At University you will provide academic support and will come to all of my lectures and seminars and take notes. I will also need you to get my books and laptop out of my bag and set the laptop up for me and type for me during lectures. I will also need assistance with gym, practical sessions and boccia and travelling to competitions
About The Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody elses life. To assist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction. Our client is looking for local PAs, who will assist him with social care, as well as support getting to and from university.
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
Duties Will Include
* Commuting / Driving our clients adapted automatic vehicle
* Providing comprehensive support in daily activities, both at home and during outings
* Offering personal care
* Open-minded & being able to use own initiative
* Assistance with organising
* Academic Support, such as scribing & note-taking
You will need
* A clean UK driving licence (Essential)
* Local to Weymouth DT3 (Essential)
* To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
* Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
* To have a good sense of humour
* A friendly and positive attitude
* Good communication skills
* To be comfortable around pets (our client has a pet cat)
* To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways
* Non-smoker and non - vaper is required
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.
Personal Assistant to Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science Student
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