Live-In Personal Assistant for Law Student at University of Liverpool

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact on others lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a university student studying Law and Criminology at the University of Liverpool.

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Liverpool
Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live-in)

Rate of Pay & Benefits

• Pay: £180 per day / £1,260 per week

• Free accommodation while on shift

• Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

• Bespoke training in the clients particular requirements

• On-call support from client coordinator

About our Client

Our client is a third-year Law and Criminology student at the University of Liverpool. She has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. She uses a powered wheelchair full-time and requires assistance with everyday tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.

Personality and Interests:

• Independent and Social: Enjoys attending events, socialising with friends, and leading an active university life.

• Determined and Resilient: Manages her studies and social life with enthusiasm and perseverance.

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in somebody elses life. To assist our client in achieving her goals and aspirations, therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaningful job satisfaction.

You will provide our client's personal/health care and social support. This is also a flatmate" type of role which goes far beyond simply care work and includes all the fun things youd expect a university student to be doing, helping our client to socialise and make the most of her university experience. A key role will be to support our client in furthering her independence skills.

Weekly live-in rota: 7 days on and 7 days off or similar arrangement.

PAs often use the flexible working arrangements that come with the week on/week off setup to travel abroad or visit friends throughout the year. The combination of this, with the knowledge that they are having a positive, daily impact on someone's life, and the relaxed, inclusive working environment makes this a unique and exciting opportunity.

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 her particular needs is provided.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (Essential)

• Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring

• Commitment to shifts and reliability

• Social and outgoing: Enjoys events, work, and university life

• Domestic skills: Capable of cooking, cleaning, ironing, and washing

• Organisational skills: Able to work on your own initiative

• Sense of humour and maturity: Positive attitude with a responsible demeanour

• Excellent communication

• Non-smoker

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.

Application Process

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.

About AskJules

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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