Hourly Care Assistant to a Neuroscience Student

Hourly Care Assistant to a Neuroscience Student We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a 2nd year Neuroscience student, who is currently based at home in Oxford. She is looking for support at her family home from like-minded, caring individuals. Due to the remote location, access to your own vehicle is essential. Start Date: ASAP Location: Middle Barton, Oxford (OX7) until January 2026 / Manchester from January 2026 Hours : Week on/week off / Between 8am and 10pm / morning and evening support Pay: £15 per hour / from 42 hours per week worked / hours to be discussed in interview About the Job This role would suite a recent university graduate or an individual with an interest in Neuroscience! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else’s life. Our client is a full-time electric wheelchair user and requires assistance with many aspects of daily life. Daily duties include but not limited to: - Personal Care - Toileting, showering, getting dressed - Health Care - Administering medication - Social Support - Daily Living - Cooking, Cleaning Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided. About our Client Our client will be returning back to University in Manchester from January, where the role will change to a live in on a week on, week off basis. The PA will have a choice to either work in Oxford with our client until January, or travel and continue working with our client out of Manchester. Despite living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, she maintains a positive outlook, enjoys a variety of hobbies, and values independence. She is looking for a compassionate and reliable PA who can support her daily needs. Written by our client… “My disability does not dictate my life and is not something I dwell on.I love to read and get incredibly fixated on specific topics for a couple of weeks and to then go and completely forget them three months later. My latest fixation has been on North Korea – random! If all goes well, I will start driving lessons within the next couple of years to further increase by independence. Having grown up in a rural village I am looking forward to exploring the city of my university at the weekend with friends. However, I also enjoy quiet nights in watching Netflix so how I spend the weekends is likely to be varied as well. ” You will need: -Access to own transport (Essential) -Comfortable with pets - the client has a labrador and a cat -To be punctual in daily life -Respectful of the client’s home environment -To be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring -Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative -Personable with a proactive attitude to work -A mature and responsible attitude If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter. Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining 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 will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team. About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Hourly Care Assistant to a Neuroscience Student

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 8/21/2025