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  • Personal Care Assistant
    Personal Care Assistant
    17 days ago
    £3444 monthly
    Full-time
    Surbiton

    Live-in Personal Care Assistant for a Business and Management Graduate Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you a carer or someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others’ lives? We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a recent Business and Management graduate from the University of Kent in Canterbury. They are seeking a like-minded individual to join their care team and assist with daily living tasks while they decide on their next steps. Location: Surbiton, London (home-based) Shift Pattern: Live-In - 7 days on / 7 days off - alternating day and waking night shifts (with split shifts and additional overtime hours as required) Start Date: ASAP Pay & Benefits • Pay: £246.00 per day (equivalent to £1,722.00 per week worked, plus any agreed overtime), • Holidays: 5.6 weeks (pro rata) Bespoke training on the client’s particular requirements will be provided. About Our Client Our client is a Business and Management graduate from Kent University. They live with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and use an electric powered wheelchair for mobility. Our client has specific needs and will happily provide instructions for daily tasks. They also maintain a restricted diet due to allergies. Some of their interests include football, Star Wars, and stand-up comedy. As written by our client… "Before university, I spent 5 years at a special residential school with a small peer group, so I was really looking forward to being as independent as possible and meeting new people. I am really proud to have lived independently since September 2023, but my first year was socially quite challenging due to fatigue and anxiety." "I’m a huge fan of the Star Wars franchise and also like Marvel and DC. I’m also a lover of sports - mainly football but also basketball, rugby, tennis, etc." "I am looking for someone who can be flexible. One of the things I value most from having my care team is the ability to be spontaneous. I may decide with relatively short notice to spend time at home in Surbiton, or elsewhere, and I would need you to travel with me." "You will be given plenty of training and I will always let you know if I want something done differently. It will take time for you to become familiar with everything, so don’t worry about making mistakes." About the Job This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference in someone else’s life, assisting our client in achieving their goals and aspirations. This role offers significant meaning and job satisfaction. We are seeking positive, like-minded Personal Assistants to provide day-to-day living assistance and general support, helping our client participate fully in post-university life. The ideal candidate is not afraid to take initiative and support them in traveling and navigating various environments. Care experience is not required as full training specific to our client's needs will be provided. A full, clean UK Driving Licence (candidates must be over 21 for insurance purposes, with no points, accidents, or claims in the past 5 years) is required, as you will be driving the client's adapted vehicle. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: • Assist the client with all aspects of daily living, including personal care., • Provide assistance with therapy (e.g., stretches or hydrotherapy; full training will be given)., • Possess a Full Clean Driving Licence (essential)., • Be physically fit, calm, patient, friendly, and caring., • Demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative., • Be comfortable with cooking, cleaning, and shopping for the client., • Be personable with a proactive and can-do attitude., • Exhibit a mature and responsible attitude., • Have good communication skills., • Be fluent in English., • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in appearance and habits, and ensure a high degree of cleanliness in your provided accommodation., • Be flexible and available to provide cover (e.g., for holiday or sick leave taken by other members of the care team). To Apply: If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter. AskJules acts as agents for young disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support. AskJules is committed 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.

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  • Building Safety Surveyor
    Building Safety Surveyor
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Redhill

    Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while building a rewarding career? We are passionate about creating safe, healthy homes for our residents—and we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment. As a Building Safety Surveyor, you’ll join a forward-thinking compliance team tackling some of the most important challenges in housing today. This is your chance to play a key role in improving living conditions and shaping services that truly matter. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer focus. We empower our people to lead with purpose. You’ll join an organisation that values belonging, ownership, and collaboration—where your voice matters and your impact is felt across our communities. We’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture and our commitment to professional development. What you’ll be doing In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our teams have the tools, knowledge, and processes they need to deliver a high‑quality service. You will: · Lead the delivery of maintenance and compliance programmes across residential buildings, ensuring full adherence to safety regulations (fire, gas, electrical, water, asbestos, etc.). · Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, with strong customer satisfaction. · Carry out inspections, audits, and quality checks, identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are completed promptly. · Provide expert advice on building safety and compliance, producing reports and supporting senior stakeholders. · Maintain accurate compliance records, liaise with regulatory bodies, and drive continuous improvement across health & safety practices. What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who: · Holds a relevant qualification (e.g. RICS or similar) or has strong hands-on experience in building surveying, construction, or maintenance. · Has a solid understanding of health & safety legislation and building safety regulations (e.g. Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act). · Has proven experience managing building compliance, contracts, and external contractors within a housing or similar environment. · Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of fire safety systems, building regulations, and maintenance best practices. · Has experience managing budgets, contracts, and delivering projects to time, cost, and quality targets. · Is highly organised, customer-focused, and able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and teams. · Has a Full UK driving licence and has access to their own reliable transport. Why join us? We’re more than just a housing association — we’re a community‑focused organisation committed to creating positive change. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking team where your ideas and expertise will genuinely make a difference. You will also share our values: earning trust by being open and accountable, listening with an open mind, working collaboratively, and caring about making things better. What we will offer in return To create a great experience for our customers, we need to create a great experience for one another. What we offer goes beyond the ordinary, giving you the opportunity to join a community of people who share the same values and are passionate about making a difference. Our reward package includes: · Competitive salaries · Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement · Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career · Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay · Funded health cash plan · Extensive wellbeing support · Voucher-based recognition scheme · Retail discounts We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications form all candidates, including minority ethnics, the LBGTQ+ community, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Further information As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description for this position and would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application. All data collected is anonymous and has zero bearing on your application. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let the recruitment team know.

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