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Live-In Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Creative Writing Uni Student

Ask Jules
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN4 2DZ, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a personal assistant to join a university student's care team at the University of Lincoln.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £170 per day, totaling £1,190 per week, with free accommodation provided during shifts.
  • Candidates must possess a full UK driving license and have no prior care experience, as full training will be provided.
  • The role requires someone open-minded, patient, and with strong communication skills to support the client, who has Cerebral Palsy and is transitioning from female to male.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their interests and suitability for this rewarding position, with immediate start available.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a university student, 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 is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact to a young adult’s life.

Start: ASAP

Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off

Location: Uni of Lincoln (LN6 7TS)

Pay: £170 per day = £1,190 per week

Free accommodation whilst on shift.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

A Full UK Driving licence is required for this position as you will be required to drive the client’s adapted vehicle.

About the Job

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

  • Personal Care

  • Health Care

  • Social Support

  • Daily Living

  • Housekeeping / Domestic duties

  • Commuting

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

About our Client

Our client is a University student who is studying creative writing at Lincoln University. He lives with Cerebral Palsy, he is looking for someone understanding and patient, who can aid him in being as independent as possible. Our client is also in the process of transitioning from female to male, so care and support for him during this time is essential for his well-being. Our client enjoys a wide variety of things including comedy nights, concerts, theatre trips, football games, spoken word events, clubbing and board game nights. He also plays powerchair football for Nottinghamshire PFC and is in the National Premiership and Regional League!

As written by him...

"It’s important that you are willing to help me and accompany me to social events. I enjoy a wide variety of things including comedy nights, concerts, theatre trips, football games (playing powerchair football and watching games), spoken word events, board game nights etc. I need someone who will respect my privacy because sometimes I will want to be alone or with friends. I suffer from painful muscle spasms which I need help with by moving my legs to a more comfortable position. I am fully able to instruct what is needed and when for this issue"

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A full and clean UK driving license (Essential)

  • Open Minded with a great working attitude

  • Excellent sense of humour and ability to not take life too seriously

  • Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature

  • 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.

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.

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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.