Live-in Lifestyle / Care Assistant for a Film Studies Masters Student - Ask Jules : Job Details

Are you a recent graduate unsure about your next steps? Or do you have a passion for making a positive impact in others' lives? Join our team and support a Masters student in Film Studies!

About the Role:

We are looking for the final member to join our client's care team. Our client, who has a degree in American Studies, is now pursuing a Masters in Film Studies. As a Personal Assistant (PA), you will provide personal care and support for independent living. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in his life and achievements.

Start: ASAP

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

Location: Manchester (term-time); Hull (off-term)

Pay rate: £190 per day = £1,330 per week worked

A full UK Manual Driving licence is required for this position as you would be required to drive the client’s adapted vehicle

About Our Client:

-Education: Studying at the University of Manchester - Masters Degree in Film Studies

-Condition: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

-Mobility: Full-time wheelchair user, needs support with all aspects of life

-Personality: Laid-back and enjoys a variety of activities, including wheelchair football, gigs, concerts, museums, art galleries, cinema, and shopping for LPs and books

-Daily Needs: Requires daily physio exercises and full personal care

As written by him…

"Hi Potential Carer! I have completed my degree in American studies and from September will be undertaking a Masters in Film Studies. I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which is a genetic condition causing muscle weakness in all my muscles. It also causes tightness in certain muscles which means I need to have daily physio exercises once a day.

As my carer your main challenge if you choose to accept it is to keep me alive, anything else after that is a bonus. Despite what they may tell you, being my carer isn’t really that difficult I just need help with every single aspect of my life, oh wait that does sound rather difficult doesn’t it!

During the weekend, I like to go to gigs or concerts, museums or art galleries and the cinema. Often this will be with friends or just with you as my Carer. I also enjoy shopping for new LPs and books.

As my carer you would need to be someone who doesn’t take things too seriously, otherwise personal care elements may be a bit awkward. You must have a good sense of humour, so grumpy people stop reading now! You will also need to listen to me and respect my privacy, you do not need to be around me constantly so you will have plenty of time for watching TV."

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life. To assist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations. You will provide our client's health and social care. This is also a flat mate type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect a university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends and enjoying his university experience!

Our client is looking for like-minded individuals to assist him with:

-Personal Care

-Health Care

-Social Support

-Daily Living

-Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Care experience is not required as full training in 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:

-A full clean UK driving licence (Essential)

-To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring

-Organised, patient, reliable

-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.

You will be fully trained before starting, so previous experience of this type of work is not required

You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your cover letter.

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