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Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Young Disabled Adult

Ask Jules
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 2QA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant is needed for a young disabled adult living in Chesterfield, starting in March 2025.
  • The position offers a rota of 7 days on and 7 days off, with a salary of £140 per day, totaling £980 per week, along with free accommodation while on shift.
  • No prior care experience is required as full training will be provided, but candidates must have a full clean UK driving license and be dog lovers.
  • The ideal candidate should be physically fit, patient, caring, and possess good organizational skills, with a mature and responsible attitude.
  • Applicants must be fluent in English, non-smokers, and respectful of the client's home, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the client's life.

Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Young Disabled Adult

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, who is living in Chesterfield. They are looking for a like-minded person to join their care team and assist them in daily living whilst studying. Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adult’s life.

Start: March 2025

Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off

Location: Chesterfield (S43)

Pay: £140 per day = £980 per week

Free accommodation whilst on shift

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

An Automatic UK Driving licence is required for this position

About the Job

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

-Personal Care

-Health Care

-Social Support

-Daily Living

-Housekeeping / Domestic duties

-Commuting to and from work

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

About our Client

Our client has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. She is working at Derbyshire Constabulary.

With a happy and positive demeanour as well as a good sense of humour, our client enjoys spending time with her boyfriend (who lives with her) and playing with her dogs. Other interests include watching TV/documentaries, getting lost in a good book and playing games on her PC. She has a very open mind and is always up for a philosophical debate. She is often described as easy going and goes with the flow.

Qualifications and Requirements:

-Must be a dog lover - Our client has 2 small/medium dogs

-A full clean UK driving licence - must be comfortable driving an automatic

-To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring

-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative

-A mature and responsible attitude

-To be confident and comfortable supporting someone with personal care

-Comfortable in your own company and be able to occupy yourself when not needed by the client.

-Fluent in English.

-Non-smoker

-Clean and respectful of the client's home and personal space.

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 for a Young Disabled Adult

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.