Live in Lifestyle / Care Assistant to 2nd year Digital Marketing Uni Student

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 their lives?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young uni student, who is looking for a like-minded individual 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 make a positive impact on a young adult’s life.

Location: Oxford Brookes University

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Live in - 7 days on / 7 days off

Rate of PA & Benefits:

Pay rate: £150 per day / £1,050 per week worked

Free Accommodation provided when on shift

Holidays: 5.6 weeks’ holiday pro rata

About our Client

Our client will be stepping into her 2nd year studding Digital Marketing at Oxford Brookes University from September. She has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user.

She has a great sense of humour and doesn’t take life too seriously. She enjoys watching Ice Hockey and Netflix whilst leading an active social life by meeting up with friends and family.

With a joyful and delightful persona, she is keen to experience the full University life, going to pubs, clubs and live music events.

As written by her ..

"I don’t take life too seriously and would like someone I can have a laugh with. I will always ask for your help if I need it so just assume if I don’t ask I’m ok. At times I will be quite happy to be by myself on my laptop or watching TV as long as I know you are nearby in case I need you to help me so I’m happy for you to go off and relax.

I would need my carer to assist me in most aspects of daily life such as getting dressed, preparing my food, showering and helping me when I’m out and about (e.g. shopping). In the week I attend classes independently as I do not need help in classes and campus is within walking distance from my house.

I can get tired quickly and may ask you to scribe for me when I’m working on long assignments. But most importantly I need you to be comfortable to come out and socialise with me and my friends, I especially enjoy going to concerts and theatre shows. I also go to watch ice hockey most Sundays in Oxford and I would need my carer to come with me and help me with anything I may need whilst I’m there. My speech is understandable but some people struggle when they first meet me so it is important for me to have someone who will be patient if I need to repeat myself a couple of times."

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life. To assist our client to achieve her goals and aspirations. Our client is confident in her ability, with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

-Personal Care - Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting.

-Health Care - Administrating medicine, using medical equipment.

-Driving - Confidant in your ability to safely drive the client’s adapted van

-Daily Living - Cooking, Shopping,

-Accompanying medical appointments

-Social Support

-Housekeeping / Domestic duties

About You

An Ideal applicant will be:

-Physically fit, calm, patient and caring

-Have good organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative

-Have a good sense of humour

-Be open minded

-Have a mature and responsible attitude

-Fluent in English.

-Clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

-Be okay with pets

-Be a Non-Smoker

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.

Lifestyle / Care Assistant to 2nd year Digital Marketing Uni Student