Live-in Personal Support Assistant for University - Southampton, United Kingdom - Ask Jules Ltd

Ask Jules Ltd

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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Live-In Personal Support Assistant for University Student (Film & TV Studies)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a 22-year-old student of Post Production for Film & Television at Southampton University.

They are looking for a like-minded person to join their care team and assist them in daily living whilst studying.

Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adult's life.

Start:

ASAP

Rota:
Live in -7 Days on / 7 Days off

Location:
Southampton Solent University (During term time)

Family home in Weston Super Mare (During holidays)

Pay:
£180 p/d = £1,260 p/w

Free accommodation whilst on shift

Holidays:5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

A Full UK Driving licence is essential for this position to drive our client's vehicle

About the Job:

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else's life.

Our client is confident in his ability and lives in university halls with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

Personal Care
Health Care
Social Support
Daily Living
Housekeeping / Domestic duties
Commuting

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

About our Client:

Our client has just completed their 2nd year studying Post Production for Film & Television at Southampton Solent University.

Our client has Friedreich's Ataxia, which mainly affects his balance and mobility but also makes it challenging for him to do day-to-day tasks.

He uses a mobility scooter to travel. He also has a manual wheelchair for less accessible areas.

He also would like his PA to support him with organising his schedule and supporting his personal fitness plan (Supporting him with his exercises and accompanying him to the gym)

He is looking for a PA who can assist him with his university experience, supporting him to attend events, socialising with his friends and supporting him to lead an independent life

As written by him

"Hi there, I am Max I am a legend at being unique and being clumsy My references: mum, stepdad, Sister - I'm sure they will say anything to get rid of me

I like socializing and making friends and I want a PA who is more like a friend who doesn't mind helping me out a lot and not getting frustrated with me that much, but I also want someone who doesn't need explicit instructions 24/7.

"

Qualifications and Requirements:

A full and clean UK driving license (Essential)
Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the client's vehicle in the future
Excellent sense of humour and ability to not take life too seriously (Essential)
Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature
Strong communication and listening skills
Mature and responsible attitude
Fluent in English
Clean and tidy appearance

Training and Development:

Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience.

You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.

Live-In Personal Support Assistant for University Student (Film & TV Studies)

Pay:
£180.00 per day

Benefits: