Live-in PA/Carer/Support worker/Driver/Graduate Southampton Solent Southampton, England
Job description
Live-in PA /Carer /Support worker /Driver /Personal care /Graduate Southampton Solent
Hours - approx.: Live in – 7 days on / 7 days off
Start Date: End of May / Beginning of June 2023
Pay rate: £150 per day & Student support @ £10 per hour.
Location: Southampton (SO1 1XA)
About our client
Our client is 22 years old and is currently studying Sports Management at Southampton Solent University. He has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, which primarily affects his mobility but also makes it difficult for him to do day to day tasks. He mainly uses a wheelchair to get around but is able to walk short distances with sticks.
Our client is an avid sports fan, and currently participates in Wheelchair tennis and is hoping to get back into Wheelchair football too. He is also a big foodie and enjoys listening to music and attending concerts.
As written by him…
“I'm a very passionate sports fan, especially for Football and Tennis, however to be perfectly honest, I would watch any sport apart from Darts and Golf. I am also a big foodie, so it would be ideal if my P.A was a good chef. I play wheelchair tennis and used to play wheelchair football and would like to get back into this. Ideally, my P.A should be energetic and up for new experiences.
I want to be as independent as is realistically possible in my University life. I can sometimes lapse into taking help when it is available even when I don’t absolutely need it - usually because I want to save time. So my carer needs to give me time and encouragement to carry on doing tasks that I can do - even if I need help with some aspects of most daily tasks.”
About the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life whilst helping to assist our client to achieve his goals and aspirations.
You will be helping to assist our client with everyday tasks, such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning and other general support. This will also include assisting him with his university experience, such as supporting him to attend events, socialising with his friends and supporting him to lead an independent life!
In addition, he would also like his PA to support him with organising his schedule and personal fitness plan. (Supporting him with his exercises and accompanying him to the gym).
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 22 year old to be doing, like going to parties, the cinema, visiting friends, going on holiday and so much more!
Prior care experience is not required, all training will be provided but some experience is preferred.
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.
A full clean UK driving licence is required for this role as you will be driving the client’s adapted vehicle.
You may need to attend medical appointments with the client.
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
-To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
-A full UK clean driving licence (essential)
-To have the ability to commit to shifts (days, nights, weekends etc) Must be flexible
-To be fluent in the English Language
-To enjoy social events, work and university
-To be able to carry out domestic tasks such as cleaning, ironing, washing and cooking
-To be reliable and trustworthy
-To be able to provide ‘on call’ cover for absent colleague
-To be a non-Smoker
-To be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work
-To have good organisational skills and being able to work on your own initiative
-To have a good sense of humour
-To have a mature and responsible attitude
-To have excellent hearing and communication skills
-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
-To be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (this is preferred but not essential)
You will be employed directly by our client who is supported by AskJules.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
Live -in PA /Carer /Support worker /Driver /Personal care /Graduate Southampton Solent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £150.00 per day
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton (SO14), SO14 1XA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CD/HI/SN250423IND
