At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Journalism student in daily living and university activities.
- Company: AskJules, dedicated to empowering students with disabilities.
- Benefits: Earn £15 per hour, flexible hours, and full training provided.
- Other info: Join a fun, dynamic environment and help someone thrive at university.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying a vibrant university experience.
- Qualifications: No prior care experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm!
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Are you a recent graduate wondering what to do next? Or are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while enjoying a varied and exciting working environment? AskJules is recruiting on behalf of our client, who is looking for a team of four enthusiastic, reliable Personal Assistants to support her as she embarks on an exciting new chapter at the University of Sheffield. This is far more than a traditional care role. It's an opportunity to support a young woman to live independently, achieve her ambitions, and fully embrace university life. No two days are the same, and you'll become an important part of helping her experience everything university has to offer.
Location: Sheffield (during university term time) and Buckinghamshire (during university holidays)
Start Date: 20th September 2026
Hours: 36-48 hours per week (a mixture of day and night shifts)
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Training: Previous care experience is not essential. Full training will be provided.
About our client: Our client is starting her first year at the University of Sheffield, where she will be studying BA Journalism Studies. She is a full-time powered wheelchair user and has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. As a result, she requires assistance with most physical tasks to enable her to live independently and enjoy university life to the fullest. She is looking for Personal Assistants who will support her both at university during term time and at her family home in Buckinghamshire during university holidays.
As written by our client... 'I'm passionate about journalism, writing, photography, and creating content. I love meeting new people, keeping up with current affairs, and advocating for disability rights and equality. Outside of studying, you'll often find me shopping, visiting museums, going out for meals, enjoying the pub or a night out, watching rom-coms, listening to Lana Del Rey, drinking matcha, or planning spontaneous adventures "for the plot!" I also love fashion, styling outfits, doing my makeup, and making sure my hair looks great every day. Family and friends are incredibly important to me, so I'm looking for PAs who can naturally fit into my life, chat comfortably with my friends and flatmates, and support me without taking centre stage. I also love travelling, so if you're happy to accompany me on trips around the UK and abroad, that's a huge bonus!
About the Role: As one of our client's Personal Assistants, you will provide practical support with her health and daily living needs, enabling her to live independently and make the most of every aspect of university life. This role offers genuine purpose, variety and job satisfaction. You'll support our client not only with her personal care but also with everything that comes with being a first-year student from attending lectures and studying in the library to shopping, socialising, nights out, travelling and exploring new places. No previous care experience is required, as full training will be provided in our client's individual support needs.
- Providing personal care.
- Assisting with dressing, grooming and daily routines.
- Supporting with domestic tasks including cooking, cleaning and shopping.
- Accompanying our client to university lectures, appointments and social events.
- Supporting with travel and accessing public transport and venues.
- Assisting with transfers and repositioning.
- Supporting mobility and access to the environment.
- Assisting with specialist equipment, including a powered wheelchair, ceiling hoist, suprapubic catheter, BiPAP machine and cough assist machine (full training provided).
Qualities our client is looking for in a PA:
- Friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to.
- Positive, adaptable, and organised.
- Confident supporting me in both academic and social settings.
- Respectful of my independence and happy to work under my guidance.
- Comfortable providing personal care with professionalism and discretion.
- Happy to travel and be flexible when needed.
- Someone with a good sense of humour who enjoys making the most of life.
Most importantly, our client is wanting someone who will support her to be the student she wants to be - not just assist with her care, but help her live independently and enjoy everything university has to offer.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
Ask Jules 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. Ask Jules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their student support and personal care.
Hourly Care Assistant to Journalism Studies Uni student employer: Ask Jules
Ask Jules is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and personal growth of its employees while providing vital support to clients with complex care needs. Located in Marlborough, Wiltshire, we offer competitive pay rates, comprehensive training from qualified professionals, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and respect for client privacy. Join us to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while developing your skills in a rewarding and dynamic environment.
