Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young disabled recent university graduate, who is based at her home in Southampton. Join her team to support her with daily living and personal care. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact to a young adult’s life.
Start: January 2025
Rota: 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: Southampton (SO14)
Pay: £150 - £160 per day = £1,020 - £1,120 per week worked
Free accommodation whilst on shift.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
About our Client
Our client is a bubbly, young female, who is looking for a like-minded individual to assist her with her daily living, supporting her in navigating around the city and regular days out.
She is a creative person and enjoys a variety of things including creative writing, socialising with friends. She also enjoys writing their online blog and, in the future, would like to get involved with radio, and create a podcast. Having graduated with a Degree in Creative Writing, our client is looking for someone, who shares the same passion for creative writing as she does!
About the Job
This is a great opportunity to do something very different and meaningful in what would hopefully be a long-term position. Other general duties include:
- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Social Support
- Daily Living
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
- Cooking
- Commuting
Care experience is not required as full training in our client’s particular requirements will be provided.
Preferable skills:
- A full and clean UK driving license (Desirable)
- Great working attitude
- Excellent sense of humour and ability to not take life too seriously
- Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Mature and responsible attitude
- You must be able to respect our client’s privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
- Fluent in English
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Experience in a creative field would be desirable to assist our client with their work.
- Confident in the use of Google Docs and Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of audio editing software (desirable)
- Support in transcription in content writing (desirable)
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, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. 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.
Live-In Care Assistant for a recent uni graduate