Graduate Lifestyle PA – Counselling, Work & Independent Living

Graduate Lifestyle PA – Counselling, Work & Independent Living

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£200 per day | £1,400 per week worked | 7 days on / 7 days off | Congleton, Cheshire
Are you a graduate, aspiring counsellor, psychology graduate, or simply someone looking for a rewarding role that is a little different from the usual 9–5?
We have a fantastic opportunity to become a Live-in Lifestyle Personal Assistant to a young woman who has completed a Master's degree in Person-Centred Counselling at Keele University .
Our client now lives independently in her own flat in Congleton and is building a professional career related to her counselling degree. She is looking for a friendly, capable and reliable PA to support her with her working life, independence, social life and day-to-day activities .
This is much more than a traditional care role. One day you could be accompanying our client on her commute to work in Crewe and helping prepare her counselling room; another might involve swimming, going to the gym, cooking together, heading out socially or simply helping life run smoothly at home.
No previous care experience is required – full training in our client's individual requirements will be provided.
The Role at a Glance
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Congleton, Cheshire, with travel to Crewe for work
Rota: Live-in – 7 days on / 7 days off
Pay: £200 per day – £1,400 per week worked
Accommodation: Free accommodation while on shift
Holiday: 5.6 weeks pro rata
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
A clean UK driving licence is essential , as you will drive our client's automatic adapted vehicle.
Supporting a Professional Career
An important and unusual part of this PA role is supporting our client in her developing professional career.
This can include accompanying her on the commute to work in Crewe, helping her set up her counselling room and providing practical assistance around her working day. When she has been working remotely, you may also provide physical assistance with recording or writing client notes as directed by her.
Because of the confidential nature of counselling work, all PAs will be required to sign an appropriate confidentiality agreement before assisting with work-related duties.
You do not need counselling qualifications to undertake the role. However, someone with an interest in counselling, psychology, mental health, wellbeing or other people-focused professions may find this aspect of the position particularly interesting.
Everyday Life
Alongside supporting our client's career, you will help her live the independent and active life she chooses. Support will include:
Personal care, including bathing, dressing and toileting
Driving and accompanying our client to work and appointments
Cooking and preparing meals
Medication support and attending healthcare appointments
Gym, swimming and other activities
Social activities and getting out and about
Assistance navigating unfamiliar environments
Practical support with eating and drinking when required
General household and domestic tasks
There will also be periods when your support isn't required and you will be able to relax or do your own thing while remaining available if needed.
In Our Client's Own Words
“I don't require much support during the night, although occasionally I may need help changing position.
During the day I need more support with things like cooking, dressing, getting out and about and going to work using my accessible vehicle.
When we're out, I may need help navigating unfamiliar places and sometimes assistance with eating and drinking if I'm tired or can't comfortably reach something.
I enjoy my food and have a varied diet, so you'll need to be happy cooking and preparing meals for me.
When you're not needed, you can relax or do your own thing. I hope that gives you a good idea of what working with me will be like.”
About You
Personality and compatibility are particularly important in this role. We are looking for someone who is:
A confident driver with a clean UK driving licence
Friendly, patient and easy-going
Mature, responsible and dependable
A good communicator and, importantly, a good listener
Physically fit enough to provide the required practical support
Comfortable around dogs
Able to swim and happy to support our client with swimming
Fluent in English
Respectful of professional boundaries and confidentiality
Happy to become part of our client's everyday working and social life
You might be a recent graduate deciding what comes next, someone considering a career in counselling, psychology or mental health, or simply someone looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely help another young person live independently.
Care experience isn't essential. The right attitude, personality and willingness to learn are much more important.
Interested?
Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter telling us a little about you, your interests and why you think you would be a good match for our client .
About AskJules
AskJules specialises in supporting young disabled adults to live independently and pursue their education, careers and personal ambitions.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. xwzovoh Successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including references from previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).