AskJules

AskJules 2024 graduate opportunities

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About AskJules, who we are and what we do

AskJules assist disabled university students to recruit and employ PAs to provide their personal care and student support. Our services help those who require 24/7 support to become completely independent, allowing them to take control of their university experience.

The concept of AskJules was created in 2008 when our founder Julie Pool was helping her son, who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy leave home to go to university.

With Julie's support he achieved true independent living and enjoyed a full student life. He lived independently in a lively student village and employed his own team of PAs who provided 24/7 care and student support for him.

It occurred to Julie that there were many young disabled adults who were not experiencing true independent living. Not because of their disability but because they were not in control of their care and support. It was clear that there was a need for a Lifestyle Management type of service for young disabled adults which would incorporate everything that true independent living requires.

In the summer of 2010 Julie was asked to help her first client... and AskJules was formed.

Training & profiles

Information about training or qualifications provided

PAs are trained by:

  • The client (student), they know what they need and how it should be done.
  • The current PA or parent, they are doing the job now.
  • Professional On-line training.
  • Professional Specialist training – one to one, face to face (certain clients only)

You will be trained in every aspect of the student’s care; in the way he/she likes things to be done. This will make you an expert in their particular needs, however these positions are not care jobs in the traditional sense of the word. Our clients are not recruiting carers.

Application procedure

Information about our typical vacancies

As a Personal Assistant, you will be an integral part of the student's university experience. The primary role is to provide quality care and academic support to our young clients at university and in some cases at home during the holidays.

You will work under the direction of the student with support and guidance of AskJules Ltd.

Students are wheelchair users and employ PAs to help with all the things their disability prevents them from doing for themselves including personal care.

As a Personal Assistant, you will be required to:

  • Work closely with the student, undertaking duties on a weekly rota basis with the other members of the team.
  • Duties will include personal care, academic and social support;
  • Assist the student with administration tasks as required;
  • Provide ‘on call' cover for absent colleagues.
  • Encourage the student to engage in clubs/activities and societies;
  • Maintain good order, appearance and behaviour.
  • Establish a productive relationship with the student, acting as a role model and setting high expectations for their study and coursework;
  • Assist the student with the organisation of events and extra-curricular activities;

The exact duties will be agreed with successful candidates to make best use of his/her skills and talents.

We offer two different types of employment, depending on our client's needs;

LIVE IN POSITIONS

As part of a team of 2 PAs you will usually be required to work 7 days alternate weeks and be available to work between 8 and 10 hours per day.

The pay for these posts range from £910 to £1050 per week worked + over time + 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (pro-rata).

Accommodation for use whilst on shift will be provided, free of charge.

HOURLY PAID POSITIONS

As part of team of 4 full time PAs you will be required to work between 3 and 4 shifts each week, including week-end and nights shifts. Hours of work are usually 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am.

The pay for these posts range from £12 to £15 per hour + over time + 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (pro-rata)

CRIMINAL RECORDS SCREENING

All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with a disabled young person.

Benefits of AskJules and working for one of our clients.

Our philosophy is to enable our young disabled clients to live independently by introducing like- minded PAs to support them in their own home or student flat.

If you are looking for a really rewarding job then contact AskJules today. Being a PA for one of our clients really is rewarding work; your efforts will go a long way to ensure a young disabled student has the best possible university experience

AskJules provide ongoing support to all PAs in the form of a

  • Client Support Coordinator, who manages things for you and our client
  • HR Department, to go to if things don't go as expected.
  • Payroll Department, who process your weekly pay.
  • Professional Training.
  • A well respected “Gap Year” job, future employers will applaud it.