Job Description
Live-in Carer/Support worker/Graduate - Leeds
Location: Headingley, Leeds
Shift Pattern: Live-in 1 week on / 1 week off
Start Date: September 2023
Pay & Benefits
Pay: £ 170 per day
Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)
Bespoke training in the client’s particular requirements will be given
On-call support from client coordinator
About our client
Our client is an 18 year-old university student, currently studying English Literature at Leeds Beckett University . She lives with Triplegic Cerebral Palsy, which profoundly weakens three of her limbs, meaning everyday tasks such as navigating campus and travelling become a challenge.
Our client needs full-time comprehensive support to help meet her needs, including assisting her with mobility, personal care and general support.
As well as being a book-lover, our client loves to get out and about, including going to restaurants, gigs and the cinema to name a few!
As written by her…
“Reading, listening to music, and collecting records are my passions, and it would be amazing to find a PA who shares these interests and understands the challenges I face due to my triplegic cerebral palsy.
Living with cerebral palsy means that I have difficulties accessing certain things compared to the average person. Transportation is a challenge for me, and I may need assistance getting around. Additionally, putting on some items of clothing in the morning can be a struggle. That's why I rely on a PA to help me with these tasks and ensure my comfort and independence.
Beyond the practical aspects of the role, it would be truly wonderful if you share my interests in reading and music. We could spend time discussing literature, recommending books to each other, or simply enjoying music together”.
About you
Our ideal candidate needs to be:
- Friendly with a good sense of humour.
- You are able to both follow directions and work off your own initiative.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and hardworking
- Fluent in English
- Calm, patient and caring with a friendly approach and a good sense of humour
- Of smart appearance and have a sense of pride in your work
- Non smoker
- A good conversationalist but also a good listener
- A confident note-taker - you will be helping our client in transcribing academic assignments
- Reliable and organised, whist being able to maintain excellent standards
- Respect for our clients privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work
- Hold a full UK Manual Driving License, as you will be required to drive the client’s adapted vehicle (preferred but not essential)
No care experience is needed as full bespoke training in the clients particular requirements will be provided
Duties will include
- Personal Care
- Health Care
- Travel assistance
- Daily Living
- Housekeeping / Domestic duties
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
Live-in Carer/Support worker/Graduate - Leeds
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £170.00 per day
Physical setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds (LS6): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EW/JR/MD/200623IND