Care / Lifestyle Assistant for a Creative Young Adult

Personal Support Assistant for Creative Young Adult

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a 21-year-old creative female, who is looking for a like-minded person to join their care team. Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on a young adults life.

Start:ASAP

Location: Guildford, Surrey (GU2)

Hours: 8am to 10pm (with on-call in the evenings) & occasional night shifts

Pay: Day shift = £15 p/h

Nights shift = £75 per shift

Shift Pattern: 3 to 4 Days p/w (Rota dependant) with the occasional night shift

Flexibility is required due to the variety of shift patterns available

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

An Automatic UK Driving licence is required for this position as you will be required to drive the clients vehicle.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody elses life. Our client lives in her family home with the support of like-minded individuals to assist her with:

-Personal Care

-Health Care

-Social Support

-Daily Living

-Housekeeping / Domestic duties

-Admin Support (Emails, Phone calls etc)

-Commuting

Care experience is required due to the complex needs of our clients. You will receive full training on our client's particular requirements.

About our Client

This young adult is an ambulatory wheelchair user who relies on the assistance of dedicated caregivers to maintain their independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will encompass every aspect of daily life to ensure their comfort and quality of life. Our client is a creative individual who likes to keep busy with activities such as embroidery, painting or baking for special events such as birthdays. They live in their family home along with their 3 younger siblings and pets. These pets include a dog and two cats. The client can sometimes like time alone so will let you know if they want space. Currently, the client is volunteering at three places, on a weekly or monthly basis and they may need support in order to access these, as well as support during the volunteering sessions.

As written by her ..

My disability is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which is a connective tissue disorder that causes very flexible joints, stretchy/ easily breakable skin and for myself, dysmotility throughout my digestive system and autonomic issues. I am also autistic and have ADHD.

This affects a lot of my social life; I often struggle when meeting new people and have difficulties with change. I will often mask my autistic/ADHD traits in social settings, but this quickly becomes exhausting, and I struggle even more to do this when I am tired/ in pain. I can become overwhelmed/ overstimulated quite suddenly- if this happens, I often just need to be guided to a quiet space.

Im a creative person who loves being in nature and having new adventures. I also love history and learning more and chatting about the things Im passionate about. I value inclusivity, especially around autism acceptance, disability justice and around the LGBTQ+ community.

In my free time I like to do crafty things (like embroidery and painting), hanging out with my friends, listening to audiobooks/ podcasts and going out into nature. Ive never been one for nights out/ clubbing, but I do like going to gigs, museums/ art galleries and the cinema. Sometimes I would want my PA to come with me and sometimes I like to go out with friends independently.I would like a PA/s who can support me in all the things I love to do and would like to do in the future."

Qualifications and Requirements:

-Previous care experience (Essential)

-A Clean Automatic UK driving licence (Essential)

-Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the vehicle

-Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature

-Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative

-Strong communication and listening skills

-Mature and responsible attitude

-Fluent in English

-Clean and tidy appearance

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 which will be a mixture of face-to-face and virtual training. 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.

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