At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a university student with personal care and daily activities while respecting his independence.
- Company: Join a vibrant team helping a young man thrive at university.
- Benefits: Earn £16/hour plus free accommodation during shifts.
- Other info: Full training provided; perfect for recent graduates seeking meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying a flexible, social role.
- Qualifications: Valid UK driving licence; caring and adaptable personality.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Hourly Personal Care Assistant for University Student in Manchester. Are you a recent graduate looking for an exciting, meaningful role? Ask Jules is recruiting on behalf of our client, a young man finishing his first year at the University of Manchester. He will be studying Aerospace Engineering and is looking for a like-minded PA to support his independence and studies.
Start: ASAP
Rota during Holiday Periods: 24 hour shifts at home - 10am-10am 2 to 3 times per week (Sleeping night)
Rota From September:
- Week 1 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-8pm (Waking night)
- Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8pm-8am (Waking night)
- Week 3 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 8pm-8am (Waking night)
- Week 4 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-8pm (Waking night)
Pay: £16/hour
Location: Chester / University of Manchester (M13) term time
Accommodation: Free private room in student halls or in family home while on shift
About the Job: Our client is studying Aerospace Engineering degree at The University of Manchester. He is looking for a PA who can act discreetly whilst providing care. He is looking for someone who is happy helping him balance studying, socialising and everyday life.
You will assist with:
- Personal care and health care tasks
- Accompanying for events and nights out
- Domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning
- Assisting with university life and daily routines
- Supporting occasional travel in the UK and abroad (passport desirable)
Care experience is not essential as full training in our client's specific needs will be provided.
About Our Client: He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is a full-time powered wheelchair user. He is excited to explore all that university life has to offer from Aerospace Engineering design projects to joining societies, nights out and spontaneous plans with friends.
His interests include:
- Music - loves hip hop and attending live music events. Artists he enjoys include Drake, Juice WRLD, J. Cole and Post Malone
- Football - a passionate Manchester United fan and attends matches regularly
- Travelling - recently visited Athens and Kalamata in Greece
- Films - especially sci-fi like Interstellar
- Space, History and Paleontology
As written by him: Our client is looking for someone to help him with essential things that he is unable to do himself; he tries to be as independent as possible, so his PAs will have to be understanding of the fact there will be times he wants to be by himself. He wants his PAs to enjoy this job and make it feel as though it is as far from a job as possible and instead helping with a small amount of tasks throughout a friend's day. Our client is looking for a PA who is flexible, social and able to keep up with his active lifestyle while respecting his independence. He is looking for a PA that reflects his personable and laid-back personality. For this role, you will assist with day-to-day tasks but understand the importance of when to step back and allow the client's independence.
Our Ideal PA Will Be:
- A valid UK driving licence (Essential)
- Social, adaptable and happy with last minute plans
- Caring, patient and reliable
- Respectful and understanding
- Able to work independently while providing discreet support
Application Process: Please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a great match for this role. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
