Early Careers Personal Care Assistant

Early careers Personal Care Assistant - Live In

Are you a recent graduate unsure of your next steps? Or someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others' lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a graduate of Sports Management at Southampton Solent University.

Start: 30th July 2025

Location: Luton

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

Rate of Pay & Benefits:

Pay Rate: £190 per day / £1,330 per week worked

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata

Bespoke training in the client's particular requirements will be provided

Accommodation provided when on shift

About Our Client

Our client has recently graduated from Southampton Solent University, in Sports Management. He has Cerebral Palsy, which primarily affects his mobility and makes daily tasks challenging. He uses a wheelchair but can walk short distances with a walking stick.

As written by the client

"I am looking for a proactive and reliable Personal Assistant with a can-do attitude to help me

get the most out of life!

I am a very chatty, happy go lucky, 24-year old - who has recently graduated from

Southampton Solent where I did Sports Management- but am taking a year out before going

back to my studies next year. I am mad about all types of sport - especially football and

tennis. I also enjoy live music and go to gigs regularly (this month I am off to Kaiser Chiefs

and Fontaines DC ?). Thinking ahead, I would also really like to do some travelling over the

course of the next year. These are some examples of the things I would like my PA to

experience with me.

My disability means that I use a wheelchair for getting around and it also affects my hand

skills, meaning I need help with personal care and other day-to-day tasks. It really helps my

condition if I maintain regular stretches and physio so I try to keep to a regular routine. At

present, I am at home with my parents so would need someone to support me here (in

Buckinghamshire). I have a motability car, so would need a confident driver who is happy to

take me places."

Responsibilities:

• Personal care: Assisting with dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.
• Schedule management: Helping organise his timetable and personal fitness plan.
• Exercise support: Assisting with exercises and accompanying him to the gym.
• Social support: Helping him attend events, socialise with friends, and lead an independent life.

About You

Experience in every aspect of our client's care is not required as full training will be provided. However, some experience is preferred. The ideal candidate should be:

• Clean Automatic UK driving licence (Essential)
• Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring
• Flexible: Able to commit to shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Fluent in English
• Social and outgoing: Enjoys events, work, and university life.
• Domestic skills: Capable of cleaning, ironing, washing, and cooking.
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Organised: Good organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative.
• Humorous: A good sense of humour and a positive attitude.
• Mature and responsible
• Confidential: Respectful of the client's privacy and confidentiality.
• Non-smoker

Why Apply?

This role is a unique opportunity to spend a year doing something meaningful, making a significant positive impact on someone's life. It offers a flexible working arrangement, with the knowledge that you are contributing to a supportive, inclusive environment.

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.