Live-in Care / Lifestyle Assistant to a Young Disabled Actor

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Full time
Location: Redditch
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We are recruiting a PA to join the existing team of carers on behalf of our client, a mid-twenties Actor who is currently working at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

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.

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Redditch, Worcestershire (B98)

Shift Pattern:

Live-in - Between 2 & 3 consecutive shifts per week, on a rolling rota.

A UK Driving Licence is required for this role as you will be expected to drive our client's automatic van.

Pay & Benefits

Pay:

£180 per shift

Free accommodation whilst on shift

Holidays:

5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

Nest Pension Scheme

Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided

On-call support from our client coordinator

About our Client

Graduated in Drama and Musical Theatre at Wolverhampton University

Has Cerebral Palsy; as a result, he is a full-time wheelchair user

Definitely a 'People' Person

Loves food, enjoys eating out

Works 2-3 days a week at the Hippodrome

Has a wicked dry sense of humour

Massive Movie fan – Enjoys Science Fiction and comedies

Loves Doctor Who

Very independent and sociable but will also spend time chilling, playing Xbox, watching series on Netflix and TV

About the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. To assist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations.

Our client is confident in his own ability and lives independently with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

Personal Care

Health Care

Social Support

Daily Living

Light Physio exercises

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. 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.

You will need:

An Automatic UK driving licence

(Essential)

To be a graduate in a similar subject or have a genuine interest in Drama and Musical Theatre

Have a great sense of humour and to not take life too seriously

To be physically fit, calm, patient, and caring

Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team

A mature and responsible attitude

Good communication skills

To be fluent in English.

To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

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.

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