Graduate Opp: Live-In PA/Carer/ to Football & Business Graduate

Graduate Opp: Live-In PA/Carer/ to Football & Business 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 their lives?

AskJules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ like minded Personal Assistants to provide their personal care.

Our client has a vacancy for a Personal Assistant to provide his health care and personal support in his own home.

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Carer

Hours: Live-in Flexibility to 1 week on / 1 week off or 2 weeks on /2 weeks off (depending on the current rota)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Southampton

Pay & Benefits

- £130 per day worked / £910 per week worked

-Free accommodation when on shift

-5.6 weeks’ holiday pro rata

About our Client

Our client is a 27-year-old who has a physical disability, Cerebral Palsy. He is a graduate of Football Studies & Business at Southampton Solent University.

Written by our client…

"I'm a friendly, motivated guy with a supportive family and a really good network of friends. I enjoy a busy social life. Football is a big passion of mine. I love watching it on TV from an analytical point of view and having discussions about it. I really enjoy playing video games and going out to clubs and parties. I am looking forward to starting work in the near future. This would make the work ideal for someone with similar interests."

About the Job

This is a great opportunity to spend a year doing something very different and meaningful after graduating from university, before embarking on a further career.

You will provide our client's personal / health care and social support. 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 26 year-old to be doing. Like going away for the weekend, going to the cinema, watching sport and much more!

Weekly live-in rota:1 week on / 1 week off or 2 weeks on /2 weeks off (depending on the current rota)

Previous PA's have often used the flexible working arrangements that come with the 2 week on/ 2 week off set up to travel abroad or visit friends throughout the year. The combination of this, with the knowledge that they are having a positive, daily impact on someone's life, and the relaxed, inclusive working environment makes this a unique and exciting opportunity.

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

He lives in his own 2 bed flat and you will have your own room whilst on shift.

Skills required for this job are:

A full clean UK driving licence is desired, as you may be driving our client’s adapted car. However, the client may also consider non drivers.

You may be required to attend medical appointments with the client.

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

-Interested in Football and Gaming

-Good organisational skills and being able to work on your own initiative

-Have a good sense of humour

-A mature and responsible attitude

-Excellent hearing and communication skills

-Fluent in English.

-Be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

-Non-Smoker

-Covid-19 vaccine preferred but not essential

-A Full clean UK driving licence is desired but not essential

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate

screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure

via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Graduate Opp: Live-In PA/Carer/ to Football & Business Graduate.