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We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a creative female in her early 20s, who is looking for a like-minded person to join their care team. Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support.
This role starts in Guildford and includes full training and support. In September, the client will be going to university in either Manchester or Cambridge to study History and Archeology. The ideal PA will be open to relocating and working on a live-in rota basis.
Start:ASAP
Initial Location:Clients home based in Guildford, Surrey (GU2)
Future Location (from Sept 2025): Manchester or Cambridge (Client attending university)
Initial Shift Pattern: 3 to 4 days p/w (Rota dependant)
Initial Hours: 8am to 10pm (with on-call in the evenings) & occasional night shifts
Pay: Day shift = £15 p/h
Nights shift = £75 per shift
Shift Pattern from Sept: Live-in 7 days on / 7 days off
Flexibility is required due to the variety of shift patterns available
An Automatic UK Driving licence is required for this position as you will be required to drive the clients vehicle.
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody elses life. Our client lives in her family home with the support of like-minded individuals to assist her with:
Personal Care
Health Care
Social Support
Daily Living
Housekeeping / Domestic duties
Admin Support (Emails, Phone calls etc)
Commuting
Care experience is required due to the complex needs of our clients. You will receive full training on our client's particular requirements.
About our Client
This young adult is an ambulatory wheelchair user who relies on the assistance of dedicated caregivers to maintain their independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will encompass every aspect of daily life to ensure their comfort and quality of life. Our client is a creative individual who likes to keep busy with activities such as embroidery, painting or baking for special events such as birthdays. They live in their family home along with their 3 younger siblings and pets. These pets include a dog and one cat. The client can sometimes like time alone so will let you know if they want space. Client will be starting University from September in either Manchester or Cambridge and looking for the PA who would be happy to start the role in the family home in Guildford to receive all training needed with a view to support the client at the university from September. Clients will be studying history and archeology.
As written by her ..
My disability is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which is a connective tissue disorder that causes very flexible joints, stretchy/ easily breakable skin and for myself, dysmotility throughout my digestive system and autonomic issues. I am also autistic and have ADHD.
This affects a lot of my social life; I often struggle when meeting new people and have difficulties with change. I will often mask my autistic/ADHD traits in social settings, but this quickly becomes exhausting, and I struggle even more to do this when I am tired/ in pain. I can become overwhelmed/ overstimulated quite suddenly- if this happens, I often just need to be guided to a quiet space.
Im a creative person who loves being in nature and having new adventures. I also love history and learning more and chatting about the things Im passionate about. I value inclusivity, especially around autism acceptance, disability justice and around the LGBTQ+ community.
In my free time I like to do crafty things (like embroidery and painting), hanging out with my friends, listening to audiobooks/ podcasts and going out into nature. Ive never been one for nights out/ clubbing, but I do like going to gigs, museums/ art galleries and the cinema. Sometimes I would want my PA to come with me and sometimes I like to go out with friends independently.
I would like a PA/s who can support me in all the things I love to do and would like to do in the future.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Previous care experience (Essential)
A Clean Automatic UK driving licence (Essential)
Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the vehicle
Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature
Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative
Strong communication and listening skills
Mature and responsible attitude
Fluent in English
Clean and tidy appearance
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.
Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided which will be a mixture of face-to-face and virtual training. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.
