Personal Assistant - Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science Student

Job description

Personal Assistant to a Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science University Student

Are you a recent graduate, looking for an exciting opportunity?

AskJules are recruiting a morning PA on behalf of our client, a third-year university studentbased in Weymouth, Dorset, this will be to support our Client with his morning routine asdetailed below, to get up and ready for the day.

Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: A Morning PA is required between the hours of 6am and 9am to work 2 hours approximately per morning, Monday to Friday.
Location: Weymouth, Dorset (DT3)
Pay & Benefits
Rate of Pay: £17.05 p/h
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
About our client
Our client will be attending his third year at the University of Solent from September, wherehe will be studying Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science. He has a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Crohns disease and will require support with certain aspects of life such as health and general social support. This role is specifically to help out in our Clients morning routine as detailed below.
His interests include a variety of sports, including keeping up with football. In his free time,he enjoys playing numerous board games and card games. He is also a huge lover of baking, anything from pastries and cakes to cookies! On the other hand, he enjoys watching a mixture of programmes from medical dramas to the Star Wars franchise.
With a joyful and delightful personality, as well as a good sense of humour, our client iscurrently in his third year at university and finding new opportunities.

As written by the client..
I have Duchene Muscular Dystrophy and Crohns disease which means I am in a wheelchairfull time. I have a cat called Monkey who is very friendly and loves lots of attention. I like towatch lots of medical dramas like Greys Anatomy, Chicago Med and Casualty. I love watching Clarksons Farm, Masked Singer, The Voice, A League of their own and many sports documentaries like Welcome to Wrexham. I also enjoy going to the cinema and watching films of all different types. I love all things Star Wars including all the films and series.
I support AFC Bournemouth and go to most home games and some away games. I lovesports football, formula 1 (especially McLaren and Lando Norris), cricket, tennis, boxing and darts. I play powerchair football. I like to build Lego, especially Star Wars. I like to play card and board games like uno, exploding kittens, monopoly and ticket to ride.
I will need help with my hand exercises, getting into my stander, putting on my hand splints,and hydrotherapy so you will need to be good with being around water and also being able tohelp when I have physio sessions regarding my standard and the maintenance. At Universityyou will provide academic support and will come to all of my lectures and seminars and takenotes. I will also need you to get my books and laptop out of my bag and set the laptop up forme and type for me during lectures. I will also need assistance with gym, practical sessionsand boccia and travelling to competitions
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody elses life. Toassist our client in achieving his goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.
Care experience is not required as full training in our clients particular requirements will be provided.

Duties will include:
Asist our Client with his morning routine, which will include, but not be limited to:Hoisting, dressing, personal care (showering, washing and toileting), administering morning medication and preparing breakfast.
- Open-minded & being able to use own initiative
You will need
-Local to Weymouth DT3 (Essential)-To be physically fit, calm, patient and caring-Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative-To have a good sense of humour-A friendly and positive attitude-Good communication skills-To be comfortable around pets (our client has a pet cat)-To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways-Non-smoker and non - vaper is required


Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests andexplaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.

About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents foruniversity students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and socialsupport. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerableadults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checkswith past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Personal Assistant to a Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science University Student

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£17.00 Per Hour

Published at

23-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English