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Live in Care Assistant / Companion to a Uni Student

Ask Jules
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 14 hours
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This job opportunity is for a live-in care assistant/companion for a university student at Oxford Brookes studying Social Work.
  • The position requires a full UK driving licence and does not necessitate prior care experience, as training will be provided.
  • The salary is £160 per day, totaling £1,120 per week worked, with 5.6 weeks of holidays pro rata.
  • Candidates should possess good communication skills, be patient and friendly, and have a proactive attitude.
  • The role involves assisting with personal care, health care, and social support, while maintaining an open and honest relationship with the client.

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 others’ lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a live-in care assistant /

companion to a university student studying Social Work at Oxford Brookes. This year

she is attending her first of two placements for her university course.

Location: Oxford

Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (Live in)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay & Benefits: £160 per day / £1,120 per week worked

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be

provided On-call support from the client coordinator

About the Job:

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. Our

client is a full time electric wheelchair user and requires assistance with many aspects

of daily life. The most important thing for our client is being able to have an open and

honest relationship with her PAs. Conversation should flow naturally and you should

encourage her to live the best life possible.

Daily duties include but not limited to:

- Personal Care - Toileting, showering, getting dressed

- Health Care - Administering medication

- Social Support - Going for days out, attending gigs or clubs

- Daily Living - Cooking, shopping, Cleaning

- Commuting - UK Driving Licence is essential

Care experience is not required as full training in our clients particular

requirements will be provided.

About our Client:

She is a laid back individual with a lust for spontaneous adventure. They are looking

for PAs who can not only keep up with their busy lifestyle but also encourage

activities and trips. Our client is very cheerful, understanding, and patient. This year

they are attending their first placement for their Social Work university course.

There will be some downtime whilst they are at their placement so being able to

entertain yourself and whilst being nearby is key.

Written by our client…

"Some things I enjoy include pubbing and clubbing, going to concerts, reading, and

cooking (or, rather, watching you do all the hard work while I just prod things in the

pan and then take the credit). I need assistance from a PA with most aspects of my

daily life, including getting to and from uni and my placement, and just generally

making the most of my time at uni. A big part of your role will involve being on-call in

case I need anything, and therefore it’s important you have some portable hobbies and

can keep yourself entertained. I like my PAs to be able to 'go with the flow’, and be

responsible but not serious - humour makes personal care less awkward!"

You will need:

- Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

- To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring

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

- Comfortable cooking, cleaning, and shopping for the client

- Personable with a proactive attitude to work

- A mature and responsible attitude

- Good communication skills and ability to hold a conversation

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.

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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.