Care Assistant to a Psychology University Student

Care Assistant to a Psychology University Student We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young adult, who is living at home in Sevenoaks. He will be moving to London for University from September. Our client is looking for a like-minded Care Assistant to provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adults life!

Start Date:

ASAP Shift Pattern At Home:
Hourly 12/14 hr shifts / Between 3 to 4 days per week, on a two-week rolling rota Shift Pattern At Uni:
Live in between 3 to 4 consecutive shifts with overnight stays Rate of Pay: £12.71 Per Hour (at home) // £260 per day when (At Uni)

Location:

Sevenoaks, Kent (Off Term) // Birkbeck University (Term time) Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided. You must hold a full clean UK driving licence as you will be driving our client's adapted car. 5.6 week's holiday pro rata About Our Client Our client has a physical disability called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which causes progressive muscle weakness.

As a result, he is a full-time wheelchair user. Our client is currently looking for a Care Assistant to provide his personal care and living support in his home in Sevenoaks. He will be returning back to University in London from September, where the role will change into a live-in position, where PAs will be required to stay overnight from to three times per week.

Due to the nature of the role, our client is looking for local PAs. As written by our client  I enjoy listening to music, I am a PC and console gamer and enjoy reading. I also like going out to gigs, and nights out while  also quite active with politics on campus which I am quite passionate about. I will be living in halls during my remaining year at university and then living with my parents during holidays.

- Concerts, music festivals and more gigs
- Cinema, theatre, and museums
- Going for walks in nature or in the city.

- Going to the pub or out for a meal with friends
- When I go out, I will need help sometimes, so you can always do your own thing, Ill text/ring you when I need help.

-Gaming, PC and Console. I play RPGs, FPS, Strategy, online shooters.

- Watching films and television, listening to music
- Reading, novels or about politics At home I need help with most of the above, with some slight differences to my routine. I have two cats and two bulldogs, so being comfortable with animals is a must. About the Job This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in our client's life. Our client is looking for a like-minded individual to assist him with:

- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Social Support
- Daily Living
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
- Commuting Care experience is not required as full training of our client's particular requirements will be provided. About You You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in his particular needs is provided. You will need:
To be physically fit, calm, patient 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. A full clean UK driving licence - you need to be a confident Motorway driver.

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:

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.

Care Assistant to a Psychology University Student