PA / History Graduate Opportunity to Support University Student
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Position Overview & Specifications
Personal Assistant / History Graduate Opportunity to support University Student
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a 22-year-old university student and wheelchair user with cerebral palsy.
Join his team of PA’s who provide his personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to really help make a difference to our client’s personal achievements
Our client is looking to recruit a PA to assist him during the week. The right candidate will be able to support the client with his university studies, as well as support the client more generally with his everyday life. Degree or interest in history is a must!
A full UK Driving licence is required for this position as you will be required to drive the client’s adapted vehicle
Pay: A live-in rate of £180 a day and an hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
We are looking for someone who can help with academic support during the day on one day(7am-5pm) and general overnight support on another day.
Work will be between the Manchester University Campus, and the client’s house in Macclesfield.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks’ holiday pro-rata.
About Our Client:
-Completes his university studies part-time to ensure he has time to do other things he likes, such as visiting museums and going to the cinema.
-Studies History in Manchester, focussing on Modern European History.
-Enjoys gaming, reading, and creative writing.
-Has a great sense of humour and a positive attitude to life.
About the Job
Duties would include:
-Note-taking and supporting in lectures and seminars, assisting the client to research and draft their essays, and helping the client prioritise workload.
-Supporting our client with all aspects of his life, including practical assistance both in the house and on trips out.
-Driving – applicants must hold a full driving licence as our client has use of his own adapted vehicle
-Light housework and preparation of food.
-Providing personal care.
-Assisting our client to care for his dog.
Previous care experience is not required as full training will be given.
You must hold a full clean UK driving licence as you will be driving our client's vehicle.
About You
You will need to be:
-A university graduate
-A driver, confident to drive the client’s vehicle
-Live within 15 miles of SK10 2HH
-Motivated and enthusiastic
-A good timekeeper
-Reliable and organised and maintain excellent standards
-Flexible and hardworking
-A good conversationalist but also a good listener
-Able to work within a team on occasion but also have the confidence to work unsupervised eventually
-Fluent in English
-Of smart appearance and have a sense of pride in your work
-Calm, patient and caring with a friendly approach and a good sense of humour
You will be fully trained prior to starting, so previous experience of this type of work is not required
You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your covering letter.
Personal Assistant / History Graduate Opportunity to support University Student
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £180.00 per day
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macclesfield (SK10), SK10 2HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: JD/BD/MD/170323IND
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23 - £23 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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