Are you looking for an opportunity that’s a little different, have you got the experience and attitude to deliver high quality professional care?

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our clients exciting new care team to support a young university student attending the University of Sussex, studying film.

Start Date: September start but training ASAP

Job Title: Live-In Personal Care Assistant

Location: University of Sussex

Shifts: 7 on, 7 off (Live-in)

Rate of pay: £200 per day = £1,800 per week worked

Bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements will be provided On-call support from client coordinator

Purpose of the Job:

To deliver high quality professional care whilst supporting the person in all aspects of their daily routine as a student of film at Sussex Uni. Duties include meal prep, shopping, light domestic duties, helping with getting around campus and to lectures, helping with trips to Lewis, Brighton city centre and home, as well as personal care.

As written by the client:

“I'm a full time wheelchair user. I will have an adapted flat on campus, and you will have an en-suite flat next to me. I have been nerfed by God in the form of Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy a progressive muscle weakness. You will need to embrace student life alongside me and be flexible , easy going, and adaptable.

First and foremost, I want my PA to be friendly and have a good sense of humour and we will be interacting with friends so banter is needed. You also need to be okay with student life and flexible enough to help me with day-to-day tasks at university.

In terms of personality, I'm looking for a PA who is friendly, chilled, has a great sense of humour (expect high levels of dark humour from me!), reliable, and flexible, with problem solving skills that will help get me out of sticky situations!"

About You:

• Must be trustworthy, and reliable, have a sense of humor and be flexible.
• You will be energetic, proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude, motivated to do the best for our client at all times, a team player with a good sense of humor and excellent conversational skills.
• Experience with professional care would be desirable but not essential as you will receive full training around our clients care needs.
• DBS Check and references will be required upon successful application.
• Clean UK driving license. (desired)
• A Non Smoker
• Flexibility, when a need arises, to ensure 24/7 cover is maintained.

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.

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.