Live in Personal Assistant / Carer for a Music Tech Uni Graduate - Ask Jules : Job Details

Live in Personal Assistant / Carer for a Music Tech Graduate

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 recent university graduate, who is now living back at home in Cardiff.

Salary, Benefits & Hours:

Live In - £170 per day / £1,190 per week

Rota - 7 days on / 7 days off

Location: Cardiff

- Free accommodation when on shift.

- 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Our client has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) which is a muscle-wasting condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. As a result, they are a full-time electric wheelchair user. Some of their interests include watching football, rugby, playing video games and watching films such as Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Blade Runner.

You will provide our client with health and social care.This is a "flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect from life, like getting out and about to see friends and exploring new places.

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

Written by our client:

"I am easy going and easy to get along. My hobbies include music, TV and Video games. I am interested in a wide variety of music and like to write my own music. I also play guitar."

"I like to go to clubs and concerts with friends to listen to music. I do also like to be spontaneous so when I decide to do these things it could be quite last minute."

"My condition means that I have to use a wheelchair as I can’t walk to get myself around and I need help getting in and out of it using a hoist. However, once I am in my wheelchair, I am able to get around independently."

About You:

For this role, we are looking for a person with a good sense of humour, who is physically fit, calm, patient and caring. Additionally, they will:

• Possess great organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Great communication skills
• To be fluent in English.
• To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
• A full clean UK driving licence (Desirable but not essential)

Duties will include:

• Personal care and social support;
• Health Care
• Daily Living - cooking
• Domestic duties cleaning, ironing, washing etc
• Maintain good order, appearance and behaviour.

The exact duties will be agreed upon with the successful candidate by our client to ensure they make the best use of the PA’s skills and talents.

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.

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.

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