Live in Care Assistant to a Young Disabled Student - Oxford

Live in Care Assistant to a Young Disabled Student - Oxford

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 recruiting on behalf of our client, a university student, who is looking for a like-minded person to join their care team, to provide their personal care and independent living. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact onayoung adult’s life.

Start Date: 28th August 2024 (at the client’s home in Cardiff)

Shifts Pattern: 7 Days on / 7 Days off

Pay & Benefits:

Pay: £180.00 Per Day = £1,260.00 Per Week

Location: Oxford Brookes University, Headington, OX3 0BP from 23rd September

Accommodation is provided whilst working

5.6 week’s holiday pro rata.

About our Client

Our client is about to start her Master’s in Publishing at Oxford Brookes University. She is looking for assistance with everyday tasks such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, and general support around the university.

Most importantly, she is looking for support to allow them to live independently at university! Duties will vary each day with the client and this may range from attending social events, trying new recipes to cook as she is an adventurous eater or going to the cinema with her.

As written by her….

"Hi, I’m Lucy.

I’m a cheerful, happy person who likes a good laugh. I’m very chatty and have an opinion on most things.

I have Dystonia caused by Mitochondrial Disease- which is really rare, how lucky am I? This means my muscles don’t obey orders despite my brain being fully functioning. I have enough use of my right arm and hand to drive my electric wheelchair. However, in stressful or time-constrained situations you may need to guide the chair a little way. I use a standing hoist to transfer from my chair to bed/toilet/shower chair. I need help in almost every aspect of my life; this includes showering, dressing, eating and toileting. More information will be included in my care plan, but if you’re unsure of anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.

My speech is also affected and can be hard to understand at first. But, as you’ll be working with me all day, you’ll soon "tune in". I’m happy to repeat anything you don’t get first time. You may need to clarify my speech in cafes, shops or with new people.

I will need help with food preparation. I’m an adventurous eater and I like to try out new recipes. I am not very good with spicy food.

I am a bookworm- I use my Kindle without assistance. I enjoy many genres, from fantasy to historical fiction to the occasional rom com. My favourite books are Six of Crows, Legendborn, Lessons in Chemistry, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Weyward. I am a keen bookstagrammer (@lucythemidnightreader); you will need to be my photographer (with my phone). I’m about to start my Master’s in Publishing, so there is a lot of required reading, but I still manage to fit in some reading for pleasure. I will need you to scribe my assignments by typing them on my laptop whilst I dictate. You will accompany me to the University, drop me off at my lectures (where I have a note taker), meet me after lectures and walk back to my accommodation. This will be my first time living in Oxford, so I want to explore the city in my free time. I want to make the most of completing my Master’s in a new place with new people.

I love going to the cinema and the theatre. I am also passionate about watching Athletics and enjoy attending live events. I adore music. My favourite artists at the moment are Sabrina Carpenter, Maisie Peters, Olivia Rodrigo, Renée Rapp and Niall Horan."

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life. To assist our client to achieve their goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.

This is also a "flat mate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect a graduate to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends, the cinema, going on holiday and much more! You will be fully trained alongside current personal assistants with our client.

This opportunity doesn’t come around very often, the ability to make a difference to somebody’s life is something you will cherish forever.

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

A full clean UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

About You

You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in his particular needs is provided.

You will need:

-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 mature and responsible attitude

-Good communication skills

-To be fluent in English.

-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

-Driver (Preferred but not essential)

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.

Live in Care Assistant to a Young Disabled Student - Oxford