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Live-in Care / Lifestyle Assistant to a Young Disabled Actor

Ask Jules
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Redditch, Worcestershire B98, England

Salary

£180 per day

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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  • We are recruiting a Personal Assistant (PA) for a young adult actor currently working at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
  • The role involves providing personal care and independent living support, with a pay rate of £180 per shift.
  • Candidates should have a UK Driving Licence and ideally be graduates in a related field or have a genuine interest in Drama and Musical Theatre.
  • The position requires no prior care experience as full training will be provided, and applicants should be physically fit, patient, and have good communication skills.
  • The start date for this live-in position is April 2025, and the role involves working between 2 to 3 consecutive shifts per week.

We are recruiting a PA to join the existing team of carers on behalf of our client, a young adult Actor who is currently working at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Join his team of PAs who provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our clients personal achievements.


Start Date: April 2025

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (B98)

Shift Pattern: Live-in - Between 2 & 3 consecutive shifts per week, on a rolling rota.

A UK Driving Licence is required for this role as you will be expected to drive our client's Automatic van.


Pay & Benefits

Pay: £180 per shift

Free, Shared accommodation whilst on shift - This will be discussed at first stage call.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Nest Pension Scheme

Bespoke training on the clients particular requirements will be provided

On-call support from our client coordinator


About our Client

  • Graduated in Drama and Musical Theatre at Wolverhampton University

  • Has Cerebral Palsy, as a result, he is a full-time wheelchair-user

  • Definitely a ''People'' Person

  • Loves food, enjoys eating out

  • Works 2-3 days a week at the Hippodrome

  • Has a wicked dry sense of humour.

  • Massive Movie fan Enjoys Science Fiction and comedies.

  • Loves Doctor Who

  • Very independent and sociable but will also spend time chilling playing Xbox, watching series on Netflix and TV



About the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody elses life. To assist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations.

Our client is confident in his own ability and lives independently with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

  • Personal Care

  • Health Care

  • Social Support

  • Daily Living

  • Light Physio exercises

  • Housekeeping / Domestic duties

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


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. 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

You will need:

  • An Automatic or Full UK driving licence (Essential)

  • To be a graduate in a similar subject or have a genuine interest in Drama and Musical Theatre

  • Have a great sense of humour and to not take life too seriously

  • To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team

  • A mature and responsible attitude

  • Good communication skills

  • To be fluent in English.

  • To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.


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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