Job Description
Live-in PA/Carer/Graduate/Support worker for 1st year Uni student-York
We are recruiting a team of PAs on behalf of our client, an 18-year-old, Uni student who is currently in his 1st year, studying Politics and International Relations at the University of York.
Join his team of PA’s who provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our client’s personal achievements
Position: Live-in – 7 days on / 7 days off
Location: York (Uni) term time & Leeds (home) off term
Start Date: June 2023
Pay rate: £140 per day
About Our Client:
- Studying Politics and International Relations at the University of York
- Lives with Cerebral Palsy
- Full-time wheelchair-user, requires support with every aspect of his life
- Likes to be independent as possible
- Comfortable directing his care
- Has a poor visual perception, needs confirmation when crossing roads
- Interested in most sports, season ticket holder for Leeds United
- Active CLP secretary in his local labour party and council candidate for local elections Leeds (2023)
As written by him ..
“I am James, first of all thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. My disability is Cerebral palsy which affects most aspects of life physically. I am a full-time wheelchair user and use a k-walker as an aid when I need to walk, however this is primarily used as part of my therapy program.
I need support with most physical tasks including with most personal care tasks, washing, dressing, and transfers to and from equipment. Although it is becoming slightly easier for me to maintain as much independence as possible, something which is absolutely vital to me, I will also need help with most domestic tasks, as I look to increase my independence. It is however important that things are done with me, instead of for me wherever possible. I am very comfortable directing people in these circumstances. It is very important to me that the person/people I work with understand my wishes to have as much independence/autonomy as is possible and do not feel the need to take decisions on my behalf.
I have many interests including most sports, I am a season ticket holder for Leeds United and enjoy watching many sports. I had previously played both wheelchair basketball and tennis, prior to my last major surgery and may look to take these back up 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 his goals and aspirations. 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 university student to be doing, like getting out and about to see friends and enjoying his university experience!
Our client is looking for like-minded individuals to assist him with:
- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Sighted guide
- Academic Support
- 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 You
You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in his particular needs is provided.
And ideal applicant will need:
- To be calm, patient and caring with a friendly approach and a good sense of humour.
- To be Motivated and enthusiastic and interested in politics
- To be able to provide academic support, taking notes, scribing
- To have a mature and responsible attitude
- To be fluent in English.
- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.
- To be a good timekeeper
- To be reliable and organised and maintain excellent standards.
- To be a good conversationalist but also a good listener.
- Smart appearance and have a sense of pride in your work
- Happy to escort the client with travelling all over UK
- Driver’s License not necessary, but would be advantageous
You will be fully trained prior to starting, so previous experience of this type of work is not required
You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your covering letter.
Live-in PA/Carer/Graduate/Support worker for 1st year Uni student-York
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £140.00 per day
Physical setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York (YO10), YO10 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JD/BD/MM/09062023IND