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Graduate Job/Live In PA/Carer for 1st year student at Birmingham City UniversityLocation: BirminghamShift Pattern: Live in - 7 days on / 7 days offStart Date: September 2023Pay & Benefits:Pay: £160 per day / £1,120 per weekHolidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be providedOn-call support from the client coordinatorAbout our ClientOur client is a 1st year university student studying Sports Journalism at the University of Birmingham. He has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and is a full-time electric wheelchair user.Our client loves sports and music, so the radio will be on as much as possible! He is a season ticket holder for Birmingham City FC and love going to football matches, so assisting him in attending will be required. Our client is also an avid Boccia player and was ranked 8th in the country for his category. He is looking to continue playing and training Boccia whilst at university.Written by our client…“I am going into my first year to study Sports Journalism at Birmingham City University with a foundation year in September. I am primarily looking for a PA to help me with personal care, but also to assist with socialising and getting myself prepared academically.”“I am naturally quite reserved but when I am comfortable with other people, I can be very funny, I enjoy sports and get particularly passionate about certain topics. I support Southampton fc but also have a season ticket for Birmingham City fc and plan on attending most home matches throughout the season. As a result, it is likely that I will need to travel on public transport which can be unreliable at times. Therefore, I must remain vigilant and be able to find alternative routes. I enjoy planning routes but often need help carrying out my plans.”“I expect to hear feedback on any of my processes if you have another method but most of my instructions are clear and I will give encouragement. I don’t expect perfection but expect effort and willingness to do things correctly. If something isn’t working for either of us, we can talk through it.”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 their goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.We are looking for positive like-minded PAs to assist with day-to-day living and general support, helping to lead as independent a life as possible.Someone who is not afraid to take the reins and support them in traveling and navigating campus is a must!This role goes far beyond simply care work, it includes all the fun things you would expect a first-year university student to be doing, like going out with see friends, going to parties, the cinema, on holiday and much more!Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.You will need:-Driving Licence (Desirable not essential)-To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative-Comfortable assisting with cooking some meals for the client-Personable with a proactive attitude to work-A mature and responsible attitude-Good communication skills-To be fluent in English.-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.Graduate Job/Live In PA/Carer for 1st year student at Birmingham City UniversityJob Type: Full-timeSalary: £160.00 per dayPhysical setting:Live-inAbility to commute/relocate:Birmingham (B15), B15 2TT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language:English (required)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: AR/SB/MD21072023IND