Lifestyle​/Care Assistant young adult

Job Details

Start Date:

Mid March 2026

Rate of Pay: £12.21 p/h / £439.56 per week worked

Location:

Bristol

Shift Pattern: 36 hours weekly, usually one 12‑hour shift (8 am‑8 pm or 8 pm‑8 am) and one 24‑hour shift (8 pm‑8 pm). Flexibility required.

Hours:

36 per week with opportunity to pick up extra shifts.

Paid break: 1 hour per 12‑hour shift.

Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks pro‑rata.

The role supports a client with a physical disability who is unable to walk and relies on an electric wheelchair. Tasks include daily living support, personal care, household chores, errands, and companionship. The applicant may work a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Some shifts may involve accompanying the client to work or leisure activities.

• Assist with personal care tasks such as dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Prepare meals, handle laundry, clean and maintain the living environment.
• Accompany the client to shopping trips, dog walks, appointments, and social events.
• Provide companionship and support, keeping the client safe and engaged.
• Manage client schedule, text for assistance and maintain communication.
• Maintain a quiet, professional environment during overnight shifts.
• Use available facilities (room, wifi, desk) to self‑manage downtime.
• Travel with the client on occasional holidays or trips to London.

• Organised, reliable, and able to follow instructions.
• Respectful of client privacy and confidentiality.
• Calm, patient, caring, friendly, with a good sense of humour.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, mature, and responsible.
• Presentable and a good conversationalist.
• Good time‑keeper and able to handle flexible shift patterns.
• Preferred: driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Private accommodation with room, Wi‑Fi, bed, desk, and kitchen facilities.

Opportunity for education or training during downtime.

Paid shift hours and holiday pay.

Expenses typically paid for travel during holiday or trip events.

Please submit a cover letter explaining why you have applied, what makes you a good fit, and your relevant experience. Include contact details and availability.

Ask Jules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, providing support for university students with physical disabilities. We promote safeguarding and the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.