Job Description
Live-in PA /Carer /Support worker for 1st year Uni student in York
We are recruiting a team of PAs on behalf of our client, an 18-year-old, Uni student who is currently in his 1st year, studying Politics and International Relations at the University of York.
Join his team of PA’s who provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our client’s personal achievements
About Our Client:
-Studying Politics and International Relations at the University of York
-Has with Cerebral Palsy
-Full-time wheelchair-user, requires support with every aspect of his life
-Likes to be independent as possible
-Comfortable directing his care
-Has a poor visual perception, needs confirmation when crossing roads
-Interested in most sports, season ticket holder for Leeds United
-Active CLP secretary in his local labour party and council candidate for local elections Leeds (2023)
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 his goals and aspirations. You will provide our client's academic support and health and social care. 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 university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends and enjoying his university experience!
Our client is looking for like-minded individuals to assist him with:
-Personal Care
-Health Care
-Sighted guide
-Academic Support
-Social Support
-Daily Living
-Housekeeping / Domestic duties
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
Position: Live-in – 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: York
Start Date: Feb/March 2023
Pay rate: £140 per day
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.
And ideal applicant will need:
-To be calm, patient and caring with a friendly approach and a good sense of humour.
-To be Motivated and enthusiastic and interested in politics
-To be able to provide academic support, taking notes, scribing
-To have a mature and responsible attitude
-To be fluent in English.
-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
-To be a good timekeeper
-To be reliable and organised and maintain excellent standards.
-To be a good conversationalist but also a good listener.
-Smart appearance and have a sense of pride in your work
-Happy to escort the client with travelling all over UK
-Driver’s License not necessary, but would be advantageous
You will be fully trained prior to starting, so previous experience of this type of work is not required
You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your covering letter.
AskJules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ like-minded Personal Assistants to provide their personal, academic and social support.
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
Live-in PA /Carer /Support worker for 1st year Uni student in York
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £140.00 per day
Physical setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York (YO10), YO10 5DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JD/MD/BD/140223IND