Care Assistant to a recent Creative Writing Uni Graduate at Home

Job Description

Care Assistant to a recent Creative Writing Uni Graduate at HomeLooking for a care assistant for a recent graduate.Are you a caring, positive and reliable person who enjoys helping others live independently?Would you enjoy a role that is varied, sociable and genuinely rewarding?AskJules is recruiting on behalf of our client, a recent university graduate, who is looking for a like-minded Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to join her friendly care team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference while supporting a young adult as she takes the next exciting steps in her life including starting work experience in September.The role at a glanceStart date: September 2026, with training providedPay: £15 per hourSleepover rate: £60 per overnight stayHours: Approximately 10 hours per dayShift pattern: 35 days per week, with occasional overnight stays (This may extend to 7 days)Location: Essex, CM24Driving: Essential you will drive our client's adapted vehicleMeet our clientOur client is a recent university graduate who is keen to maintain the independence and active lifestyle she enjoyed at university.She is a full-time wheelchair user and has spina bifida.

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She is easy-going, sociable and has a great sense of humour , and is looking for people around her who share her positive outlook and enjoy life.Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends across London, going to music gigs, pub lunches and drinks with friends, attending church on Sundays, and watching comedies from the 2000s and period dramas.She is now looking forward to starting work experience and continuing to build her career and independence.This isn't simply a care role it's an opportunity to support someone to get out, work, socialise and enjoy all the things that make life fulfilling.About the roleAs part of the care team, you will provide a combination of personal care, practical assistance and independent living support .Your support will enable our client to get on with her day-to-day life with confidence and independence.Your responsibilities may include:Supporting with personal care, including toileting and dressingSupporting with medication, medical supplies and equipmentDriving our client's adapted manual Fiat DobloAccompanying her to work, appointments, social activities and family visitsSupporting her when out and about and helping her navigate new environments when requiredAssisting with shopping, cooking and other daily living tasksProviding support within the homeCarrying out light housekeeping and domestic dutiesAccompanying her to medical appointmentsOccasionally travelling with our client and staying overnightOccasional overnight stays may involve sharing a room with our client.

On some occasions, you may also stay at the family home, where a separate room will be provided.No previous care experience? That's absolutely fine.You don't need to have experience in every aspect of this role.Full training will be provided so that you can develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support our client safely and effectively.What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.About youWe are looking for someone who is:Caring, patient, calm and compassionatePhysically fit and comfortable providing practical assistanceA confident driver who holds a full, clean UK driving licence (Essential)Comfortable driving in London, cities and over longer distancesReliable, responsible and well organisedAble to work independently and use your own initiativeA good communicator who is fluent in EnglishClean, tidy and professional in your approachPositive and friendly, with a good sense of humourRespectful of our client's independence, choices and individualityMost importantly, you should enjoy working with people and want to help someone make the most of everyday life.Why join us?This is a role where you can genuinely see the difference your support makes.You'll be helping a young graduate pursue her career ambitions, maintain her independence, spend time with the people she cares about and continue enjoying the social life she worked hard to build at university.For the right person, this can be much more than a job it's a rewarding opportunity to become an important part of someone's life while helping them achieve their goals and aspirations.How to applyWe'd love to hear from people who think they would be a good fit for this unique role.Please submit a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your interests and why you feel you would be suited to supporting our client.About AskJulesAskJules is committed to creating an inclusive environment and provides personal, academic and social support to university students and graduates with physical disabilities.We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. xwzovoh

All successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate screening, including references from previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check .If you're looking for a role where your personality, reliability and support can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.Care Assistant to a recent Creative Writing Uni Graduate at Home

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.