Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant (Maternity cover)

Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant (Maternity cover)

Ask Jules are recruiting for a Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant for our client based in

Portsmouth who is looking for compassionate individuals to join their current team of PA's.

This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adult's life.

Start: ASAP

Rota: 9pm-9am

Location: Portsmouth, PO5

Pay: £12.86 per hour including double ups

Free accommodation whilst on shift

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

A Full UK Driving licence is essential for this position to drive our client's vehicle

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else's life. Our

client is confident in his ability and lives at home with the support of responsible individuals

to assist him with:

? Personal Care

? Health Care

? Social Support

? Daily Living

? Housekeeping / Domestic duties

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

provided.

About our Client

Our client is a 29-year-old male who has a physical disability, Spinal Muscular Atrophy

(SMA) Type II. You will be required to work as part of a team of PAs who provide 24/7 care

and support.

Our client is confident in his own ability and lives independently with support in:

• Personal Care

• Health Care

• Social Support

• Daily Living

• House Keeping

• Night Time Care

You will be required to provide the highest quality of care and access to community

(shopping, events, appointments etc). Our client has a gastrostomy, medication

management, non-invasive night time ventilation, secretion management as well as needs

regarding assistance with domestic tasks. He knows what needs to be done and will direct

you.

As written by the client

I am looking for staff that can help me achieve day to day living tasks with a great attitude

towards life. Help me discover new things/activities and work towards enabling my own

personal agency.

I can work with many types of people and reflect the energy of the person I am with. This

isn't to say that I am without personality or self-identity, more that I enjoy as equal a

relationship as is achievable with other people. I'm often told I'm easy going with a good

sense of humour. My interests include good food, learning about the world, film, media and

video games. I also have a BSc in Biology & a MSc in Biotechnology from the University of

Portsmouth.

Qualifications and Requirements:

? A full and clean UK driving license (Essential)

? Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the client's vehicle Excellent sense

of humour and ability to not take life too seriously (Essential)

? Physical fitness for transfers

? A caring and patient nature

? Flexible and gentle

? Strong of character and morals

? Strong communication and listening skills

? Mature and responsible attitude

? Fluent in English

? Clean and tidy appearance

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.