Live in Lifestyle / Care assistant to Creative Writing student

Live in Lifestyle / Care assistant to Creative Writing student - Maternity Cover

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 their lives?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young uni student, who is looking for a like-minded individual to join their care team. Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on a young adult’s life.

Start Date: October 2024

Working: Live-in 7 days on / 7 days off - (Maternity cover)

Pay & Benefits

Pay: £160 Per day

Location: Colchester, Essex

5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

Accommodation provided whilst on shift

Full Bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements will be provided

NEST Pension Scheme

About our Client

Our client will be stepping into her 3rd year at Essex University studying Creative Writing. She has a diagnosis of Spina Bifida and is a full-time wheelchair user.

Our client is easy going and has a great sense of humour, who enjoys spending time doing her makeup whilst watching classic 2000s comedies and period dramas or listening to old-fashioned music.

With a joyful and delightful persona, she is keen to gain more independence whilst at university.

As written by our client

"I am a happy, easy going 22-year-old with an old soul. Maybe slightly over emotional at times and a little bit shy until you get to know me. I am going to Essex University to study creative writing as I believe in the power writing has to make someone feel seen and heard. Another reason I applied to university was to see how

independent I can be, as up until now I have relied heavily on family members especially

my mum.

I relax by spending ages on my makeup whilst listening to my old-fashioned taste in music

or a classic 2000s comedy or a period drama. I am more of a go out for a day drink than a

nightclub kind of person. I do have a car that my electric chair can use but I can’t drive. I

really enjoy hanging out with other people and chatting but I can also be easily pleased

being by myself. I also own a dog so it would be good to know your animal lover even

though I won’t be taking him with me. I am a practising catholic and go to church when I feel

well enough."

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 her goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. Our client is confident in her ability with the support of like-minded individuals to assist her with:

·Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Toileting.

·Health Care - Administrating medicine, using medical equipment.

·Driving - Confidant in your ability to safely drive the client’s adapted van

·Daily Living - Cooking, Shopping,

·Accompanying medical appointments

·Social Support

·Housekeeping / Domestic duties

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

A driver is essential for this role and you must hold a full clean UK driving licence as you will driving our client's adapted car.

About You

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

You will need:

-To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring

- To hold a full clean driving licence, as you will be driving our client’s adapted car

-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.

-To be okay with pets

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.

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 Lifestyle / Care assistant to Creative Writing student - Maternity Cover