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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?
AskJules specialises in helping physically disabled university students recruit and employ Personal Assistants to provide their personal care and academic support.
We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Sport and Exercise Science at Southampton Solent.
Salary, Benefits & Hours:
Rate of Pay - £180 per day / £1,260 per week-
Rota - live in - 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: Southampton Solent University, SO14 0YN
Start Date - October 2024
Free accommodation when on shift.
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
Our client has Cerebral Palsy which affects their whole body. They are excited to recruit a small tight-knit team of PA’s to assist them with daily life once they begin their university journey. This client is a huge sports fan and partakes in as many disability sports as possible! They are also an Arsenal fan and love going to see their home matches. For this role you will must hold a UK Driving Licence as the client will be taking their Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle with them to Southampton.
This is also a "flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect from life, like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, going on holiday after graduation and much more!
As written by our client:
"I am a fun loving 20-year-old who is really looking forward to both the studying and the socialising that comes with university. I love sport, which is why I have chosen to study it for the last 3 years at college and for a further 5 years at university. I enjoy playing as many disability sports as I can, but especially Boccia and I would need you to be my 'Ramper’ when I play - all this will be explained!"
"I enjoy listening to music - I have an eclectic taste - and would like to see more musicians live - maybe even go to a festival or two."
"It won’t all be work - I do also enjoy some time chilling out by myself, watching videos, playing games and listening to music on my iPad."
"I enjoy meeting up with family and friends - I have an older sister and brother and we get together as a family quite often. Mum and Dad live in Dorset and I will be visiting them often so my carers will need to be happy to undertake some of my care down in Dorset (you will be given your own bedroom when this happens)."
Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.
Duties will include
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Personal care, study and social support;
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Work with the team to ensure information and issues arising during your shift are correctly reported and followed up;
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Assist the student with administration tasks as required;
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Assist in emergency evacuations in halls, if the situation arises, as instructed by the halls manager;
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Encourage the student to engage in clubs/activities and societies;
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Maintain good order, appearance and behaviour.
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Assist the student with the organisation of events and extra-curricular activities.
The exact duties will be agreed upon with the successful candidate by our client to ensure they make the best use of the PA’s skills and talents.
About You:
For this role, we are looking for a person with similar interests to our clients. A sporty person with a good sense of humour, calm, patient and caring. Additionally, they will:
- Possess great organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative
- A mature and responsible attitude
- Great communication skills
- To be fluent in English.
- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
- A full clean UK driving licence (Essential)
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your cover 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
