Hourly personal care assistant to a University History student

Live-in Personal Care Assistant to a History student

Are you looking for an opportunity that's a little different, have you got the experience and attitude to deliver high quality professional care?

We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to join our clients exciting new care team to support a young university student attending Cardiff University.

Start Date: September start but training ASAP

Job Title: Live-In Personal Care Assistant

Location: Cardiff University

Shifts: Days and Waking nights, rotating weekly

Rate of pay: £16 per hour

Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided

On-call support from client coordinator

Purpose of the Job:

To deliver high quality professional care whilst supporting the person in all aspects of their daily routine as a student of History at Cardiff Uni.

Duties include meal prep, shopping, light domestic duties, helping with getting around campus and to lectures.

As written by the client

I am starting my first year at Cardiff University to study History, in September. This is a full time degree and it will be my first time living away from home. I am looking for a PA to help me with personal care, academic support and socialising.

I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which is a severe, rapidly progressive, muscle wasting, life limiting condition, so I need somebody who is understanding and patient. I am a full time wheelchair user and don't have the ability to walk, but I won't let this stop me enjoying the full university experience.

Like most students, I will be living in student halls during my time at university, where you will have your own separate room for your own privacy. I am looking for a PA who is friendly and outgoing and sensible but fun. It's important to me that you can socialise with my friendship group. If we can get along, you will certainly get along with my friends like a house on fire! (But please don't set my house on fire ).

About You:

• Must be trustworthy, and reliable, have a sense of humor and be flexible.
• You will be energetic, proactive with a 'can do' attitude, motivated to do the best for our client at all times, a team player with a good sense of humor and excellent conversational skills.
• Experience with professional care would be desirable but not essential as you will receive full training around our clients care needs.
• DBS Check and references will be required upon successful application.
• Clean Full UK driving licence. (essential)
• Flexibility, when a need arises, to ensure 24/7 cover is maintained.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique opportunity.

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.