Job description

Graduate Job/Live In PA/Carer for 1st year student University of West London.

Location: West London

Shift Pattern: Live in - 7 days on / 7 days off

Start Date: September 2023

Pay & Benefits:

Pay: £180 per day / £1,260 per week

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided

On-call support from the client coordinator

About our Client

Our client is a 1st year university student studying Content Media & Film Procedures at the University of West London. They have Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is a full-time electric wheelchair user.

Our client is a big film fan who is looking for a PA that they can relate to. They are looking for assistance from a person who could also become a friend. This candidate is a football fan following ATC Bournemouth, enjoys fishing, Chess, Poker and the music of System of a down and Nirvana.

Written by our client…

“I'm George, an 18-year-old with a disability who's getting ready to start university in London. I'm on the lookout for a compassionate carer who can lend me a helping hand while also sharing my passion for movies, poker, vinyl and other stuff.

Living with a disability has its challenges, but it hasn't stopped me from chasing my dreams. With the right support, I'm confident I can conquer any obstacles that come my way. That's why finding a carer who not only knows how to assist me practically but also vibes with my interests and hobbies is important to me. I've always been a huge movie buff.”

“In return, I offer my understanding, respect, and gratitude. I'm committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship based on open communication, trust, and teamwork. Together, we can create an environment where personal growth thrives, shared experiences flourish, and dreams become reality.”

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life. To assist our client to achieve their goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.

We are looking for positive like-minded PAs to assist with day-to-day living and general support, helping to lead as independent a life as possible.

Someone who is not afraid to take the reins and support them in traveling and navigating campus is a must!

This role goes far beyond simply care work, it includes all the fun things you would expect a first-year university student to be doing, like going out with see friends, going to parties, the cinema, on holiday and much more!

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

You will need:

To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring

Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative

Comfortable making meals for the client

Personable with a proactive attitude to work

A mature and responsible attitude

Good communication skills

To be fluent in English.

To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

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

Graduate Job/Live In PA/Carer for 1st year student University of West London.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £180.00 per day

Physical setting:

• Live-in

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West London (W5), W5 5RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GW/BD/MD21072023IND