Live in Care Assistant to Medical Sciences Uni Student

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable person looking for a rewarding role where every day is different? A friendly, sociable and ambitious student is looking for two Personal Assistants to provide support while studying Medical Science at the University of Worcester. You will be supporting our client in her family home in Gloucestershire during the summer time before the role moves to Worcester in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by enabling someone to live independently, succeed academically and enjoy the full university experience.

Location: Gloucestershire GL10 (home) / Worcester (Uni)

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

Start Date: ASAP

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: £200 per day / £1,400 per week worked
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
• Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be given
• On-call support from client coordinator

About our client

You will be supporting a first-year Medical Science student who has cerebral palsy and a visual impairment affecting peripheral vision. Although our client uses a wheelchair, she also walks daily with assistance and values maintaining her independence. She is passionate about sport and is a classified British shot-put athlete, training regularly with Cheltenham Harriers Athletic Club and the British Wheelchair Athletics Association. She also enjoys swimming, going to the gym, reading, music, cinema trips, cafés, restaurants and making the most of student life. Friendly, bubbly and full of ambition, our client is looking for someone who shares a positive outlook, enjoys socialising and understands the importance of providing thoughtful, respectful support.

As written by our client: It is my first time away from home and I am looking for a PA to help me with personal care, academic support and socialising. I also will require someone who can drive me between my dual residential locations at Worcester University and my home in Gloucestershire. I have chosen to study Medical Science as it is a big passion of mine. Sport is one of my hobbies and I am a classified British athlete in shotput and enjoy going swimming and to the gym on a weekly basis. I enjoy going out and socialising, going for meals or other general out and about activities such as bowling and the cinema, so PAs who are not only prepared to, but looking forward to, supporting me with the social aspect of student life are really important. I am a very bubbly person and have a good sense of humour; I can be a little anxious at times. It's just really important to me that all care is undertaken thoroughly and respectfully; I love to live life to the full and my days to be full. I participate in shotput with Cheltenham Harriers Athletic Club and the British Wheelchair Athletics Association and train weekly on a Wednesday in Cheltenham and participate in national competitions monthly from April to September and train indoors once a month at Stoke Mandeville stadium. I hope to make the most of many social opportunities at university. A necessary part of my week is attending my speech and language and sports massage sessions at home.

About you: We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Clean Automatic Driving Licence and is a confident driver (Essential)
• Has experience in science and good IT skills (desirable but not essential)
• Is friendly, approachable and caring
• Is patient, understanding and respectful
• Reliable and responsible
• Is able to follow instructions while using their own initiative
• Is organised with good time management skills
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Is motivated and enthusiastic
• Is comfortable supporting an active and sociable lifestyle
• Is happy to receive training in therapy routines and specialist equipment

No care experience is needed as full bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided.

Duties will include:

• Personal Care and daily living tasks
• Morning routines, including assisted exercises, massage and fitting AFOs (full training provided)
• Health Care / Supporting independence at university and at home
• Travel assistance / Attending social activities, sports and events
• Transport between Worcester University and a home in Gloucestershire (a full driving licence is essential)
• Housekeeping / Domestic Duties
• Supporting participation in university life, social events and recreational activities
• Attending appointments, including speech and language therapy, sports massage and sporting commitments
• Promoting independence while providing respectful, person-centred support

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference while supporting a motivated young woman to achieve her goals, enjoy university life and continue pursuing the hobbies and sports she loves. If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can help someone achieve their goals, enjoy university life and continue pursuing their sporting ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.

About Us: Ask Jules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. Ask Jules 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.