What Does the Role Involve?

This is a varied role, with no two days necessarily being the same. You will support our client both at home and at university, as well as when travelling and enjoying his hobbies and interests.

Your duties will include:

• Driving our client in his adapted automatic vehicle
• Supporting him with commuting to and from university
• Providing personal care and assistance with daily activities
• Supporting with hand exercises, hand splints, standing and hydrotherapy
• Assisting during physiotherapy sessions and with equipment maintenance
• Providing academic support, including scribing and note-taking
• Attending lectures and seminars and assisting with his laptop and university equipment
• Supporting with gym sessions, practical university sessions and boccia
• Accompanying him to competitions and other activities
• Providing social support and companionship

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, positive and approachable
• Patient, reliable and caring
• Comfortable working independently and using their own initiative
• Physically fit and able to assist with the requirements of the role
• Clean and tidy in both appearance and approach

Essential Requirements

• Local to Weymouth (DT3)
• Comfortable driving an adapted automatic vehicle
• Able to commit to the advertised working pattern

About Ask Jules

Ask Jules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic and social support.

Ask Jules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).