Live in Care Assistant / Companion to a Uni Student

Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives?

We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a live-in care assistant to a university student studying Social Work at Oxford Brookes. This year she is attending her final year at university.

Location: Oxford during term-time, Camberley during the holidays – applicants should be happy to travel to both locations

Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (Live in)

Start Date: end of November 2025

Pay & Benefits

Pay: £160 per day / £1,120 per week worked

Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata)

Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided. On-call support from the client coordinator

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. Our client is a full time wheelchair user and requires assistance with many aspects of daily life. The most important thing for our client is that her relationships with her PAs feel more like a friendship than strictly professional. Daily duties include but not limited to:

– Personal Care – Assistance with going to the toilet, showering, getting dressed

– Health Care – Administering medication

– Daily Living – Cooking, shopping, cleaning

– Social Support – Going for days out, attending gigs or clubs

– Commuting – Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Care experience is not required as full training in our client’s particular requirements will be provided.

About our Client

She is a laid back individual with a lust for spontaneous adventure. She is looking for a PA to join her team who can keep up with her busy lifestyle and also be up for getting out and about and helping her make the most of uni life. Our client is very cheerful, understanding, and patient. This year she is attending her final year at university.

Written by our client…

“Some things I enjoy include travelling, going to concerts and musicals, pubbing and clubbing, starting but never finishing arty projects, and cooking (or rather, watching you do all the work while I just prod things in the pan and then take the credit). I need assistance from a PA with most aspects of my daily life, including getting to and from uni and my placement, and just generally making the most of my time at uni. A big part of your role will involve being on-call in case I need anything, and therefore it’s important you have some portable hobbies and can keep yourself entertained. I like my PAs to be able to ‘go with the flow’, and be responsible but not serious – humour makes personal care less awkward!”

You will need:

• Full Manual UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
• Comfortable cooking, cleaning, and shopping for the client
• Personable with a proactive attitude to work
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Good communication skills and ability to hold a conversation

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.