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Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant - Maternity cover

Ask Jules
locationPortsmouth, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today
Permanent
Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant (Maternity cover)
Ask Jules are recruiting for a Waking Nights Personal Care Assistant for our client based inPortsmouth who is looking for compassionate individuals to join their current team of PAs.This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adults life.
Start: ASAPRota: 9pm-9amLocation: Portsmouth, PO5Pay: £12.86 per hour including double upsFree accommodation whilst on shiftHolidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
A Full UK Driving licence is essential for this position to drive our client's vehicle
About the Job:This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody elses life. Ourclient is confident in his ability and lives at home with the support of responsible individualsto assist him with:Personal CareHealth CareSocial SupportDaily LivingHousekeeping / Domestic dutiesCare experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will beprovided.
About our Client:Our client is a 29-year-old male who has a physical disability, Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) Type II. You will be required to work as part of a team of PAs who provide 24/7 careand support.Our client is confident in his own ability and lives independently with support in:
Personal Care Health Care Social Support Daily Living House Keeping Night Time Care
You will be required to provide the highest quality of care and access to community(shopping, events, appointments etc). Our client has a gastrostomy, medicationmanagement, non-invasive night time ventilation, secretion management as well as needsregarding assistance with domestic tasks. He knows what needs to be done and will directyou.

As written by the client...I am looking for staff that can help me achieve day to day living tasks with a great attitudetowards life. Help me discover new things/activities and work towards enabling my ownpersonal agency.I can work with many types of people and reflect the energy of the person I am with. Thisisnt to say that I am without personality or self-identity, more that I enjoy as equal arelationship as is achievable with other people. Im often told Im easy going with a goodsense of humour. My interests include good food, learning about the world, film, media andvideo games. I also have a BSc in Biology & a MSc in Biotechnology from the University ofPortsmouth.
Qualifications and Requirements:A full and clean UK driving license (Essential)Confident driver as you will be expected to drive the clients vehicle Excellent senseof humour and ability to not take life too seriously (Essential)Physical fitness for transfersA caring and patient natureFlexible and gentleStrong of character and moralsStrong communication and listening skillsMature and responsible attitudeFluent in EnglishClean and tidy appearance
Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests andexplaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.
Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided,making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You willalso have on-call support from our client coordinator team.
About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents foruniversity students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and socialsupport. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerableadults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks withpast employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.