At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Geography student with personal care and daily routines while enjoying university life together.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £200 per shift, enjoy 5.6 weeks holiday, and receive bespoke training.
- Other info: Flexible live-in shifts with great opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while having fun at gigs and football matches.
- Qualifications: Clean UK Driving Licence required; care experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 22000 £ per year.
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? We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Geography at the University of Manchester.
Start Date: Immediate start available
Location: London (client home) and Uni of Manchester (M13)
Shift Pattern: Live in (one week on, one week off)
Essential: You must hold a clean UK Driving Licence
Rate of Pay & Benefits:
- Pay: £200 per shift worked
- Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
- On-call support from client coordinator
- Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided
About our Client: Our client is a Geography student at the University of Manchester going into his second year. Our client has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and will need help with personal care, daily routines, transferring with a hoist and navigating university life. He is a music and football lover - so he is looking for someone who has similar interests and wouldn't mind venturing to gigs, concerts and football matches.
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 his goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaningful job satisfaction. We are looking for a positive, like-minded PA to assist our client with day-to-day living and general support at university with his studies, helping him to lead as independent a life as possible. Our client would like someone who is supportive and proactive, helping with personal care, socialising, and general tasks. This role goes far beyond simply personal care work; it includes all the fun things you would expect a university student to be doing, like going out, seeing friends, day trips or on holiday, and much more!
You will need:
- Hold a clean, UK Driving Licence (Essential)
- Care experience preferred
- To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly and caring
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
- To have a good sense of humour
- A mature and responsible attitude
- Good communication skills
- To be fluent in English
- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways
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.
Live-In Personal Care Assistant to a 2nd year Geography student in Manchester 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.
