student Leeds, England
Job description
Hourly PA / Carer / Support Worker for University Student based in Leeds
Start: ASAP
Hours: 40 hours (with potential for overtime if required)
Location: Garforth (LS25)
Pay & Benefits:
- Pay: £20 per hour
- Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
- On-call support from Client Coordinator
- Accommodation whilst working included
- Full bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements will be provided
About our client
Our client is a university student who is studying Social Work at Salford University. She lives with Diplegia which is a type of Cerebral Palsy. She is looking for someone understanding and patient, who can aid her in being as independent as possible. She loves music, fashion, hair and makeup, shopping, going for walks, going to pubs/clubs, concerts, the theatre, and to dinner with friends.
As written by the client..
“I would describe myself as a kind, friendly, fun – loving, adventurous, and strong – willed person. I love all things music (especially Rihanna and Beyonce), advocacy, social justice, rainbows, and butterflies. I’m always up for a good laugh, once I start, it is hard for me to stop! I enjoy doing a bit of everything - fashion, doing my hair and makeup, socialising, shopping, eating out, going on walks outdoors, going to concerts and the theatre, swimming and watching rugby.
I am studying Social Work at Salford University in September. It is my first time away from home and I am looking for a PA to help me with all daily living tasks including personal care, academic support and living university life to the fullest!
I have Diplegia which is a type of Cerebral Palsy. I want to be as independent as possible, so I have decided to choose Salford University because it is a few hours away from my home in Leeds. I am living in student halls while at university where you will have a separate room. It is important to me that my care and support needs do not rule my time at university.”
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 her goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.
You will provide our client's academic support and health and social care.
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 first-year university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, attending events and much more!
About you
Our ideal candidate is responsible, patient, compassionate, adventurous, and friendly with a good sense of humour. You are able to both follow directions and work off your own initiative. You must be able to keep yourself busy when you are not needed, but be close by and reachable by text/phone call.
You will need to:
- Be able to use own initiative
- Respect the client’s privacy
- Be Patient
- Be willing to be Flexible
- Be Compassionate
- Have a good sense of humour
- Be fluent in English
- Have a mature and responsible attitude
- Full UK Driving Licence desirable but not essential
Duties will include
- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Social Support
- Travel assistance
- Daily Living
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
Hourly PA / Carer / Support Worker for University Student based in Leeds
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds (LS25), LS25 2LN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KB/JR/MD/090623IND
