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Care Assistant to a Creative Writing Uni graduate Are you a recent graduate and not sure what to do next? Or are you someone with a passion for making a positive impact in others lives? We have an amazing opportunity for you to become a Personal Assistant to a young adult who has recently graduated from university in Brighton. This is a great opportunity to help make a positive impact on a young adults life. Start: Immediate start (training to start immediately) Rota: Every Saturday, some Sundays. And evenings during the week, totalling 20 hours a week. Occasional sleep over nights needed Location: University of Sussex (BN1) Pay: £16 p/h & £190 for overnight stay Free accommodation whilst on shift. Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata A Full UK Driving licence is desirable for this position but NOT essential About the Job Our client has Quadrapeligic cerebral palsy and autism so she is looking for a reliable, fun and understanding individual to assist her with her daily living, supporting her in navigating around the city and regular days out, as well as assisting with her creative writing including helping her to stay motivated and continue her writing projects. This is a great opportunity to do something very different and meaningful in what would hopefully be a long-term position. Other general duties include: Personal Care Health Care Social Support Daily Living Housekeeping / Domestic duties Cooking Commuting Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided. About our Client Our client is a creative person and enjoys a variety of things including learning new languages, creative writing and socialising with friends. Our client has recently graduated in Creative Writing and is now looking for someone creative, compassionate and reliable to join her team of PAs in helping facilitate this next step in our clients journey of seeking independence. Experience with caring for a neurodivergent individual is essential for this role. As written by her... I have chosen to study Creative Writing as it is a big passion of mine and I hope to make a career out of it one day, whether that be a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist etc.. I try to write as much as possible, both for my degree and my own enjoyment and research for my own stories as much as possible, whether that be reading or watching films. I am currently teaching myself Italian and try to practice whenever I can through mutual contacts or local conversational groups. I enjoy going out and socialising, whether that be meeting my friends for coffee, joining societies, going to the theatre/cinema or other general out and about activities, so PAs who are not only prepared to, but looking forward to, supporting me with the social aspect of student life are really important. Preferable skills: Experience/Knowledge of caring for a neurodivergent individual (Essential) Great working attitude Excellent sense of humour and ability to not take life too seriously Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature Strong communication and listening skills Mature and responsible attitude You must be able to respect our client's privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work. Fluent in English Clean and tidy appearance Experience in a creative field would be desirable to assist our client with their work. Confident in the use of Google Docs and Microsoft Word A full and clean UK driving license (Desirable) Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team. About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. AskJules is dedicated 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. Care Assistant to a Creative Writing Uni Graduate TPBN1_UKTJ

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Head Master on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, commencing in November 2026 for an initial period of one year. The role is term-time (33 weeks) plus an additional six weeks each year (39 weeks in total). There is potential for the contract to be extended or become permanent, subject to business needs and satisfactory performance. Main Purpose of the Role: To provide comprehensive, proactive and highly confidential executive and administrative support to the Head Master, ensuring the effective management of his time, priorities and commitments and the smooth running of the Head Masters Office. The postholder will act as a key link between the Head Master, senior leadership, Governors, staff, pupils, parents and external stakeholders. General Duties and Responsibilities Providing proactive executive and PA support to the Head Master, including complex diary and time management. Acting as an effective gatekeeper, managing requests, priorities and competing demands with discretion and judgement. Preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing papers, speeches and other documentation to a high standard. Ensuring the Head Master is fully prepared and briefed for meetings, appointments, events and external engagements. Coordinating meetings, interviews, visits and engagements, and following up on resulting actions and deadlines. Supporting SMT/SLT and governance processes, including meeting papers, agendas, minutes and action tracking. Acting as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, prospective families, Governors, VIPs and external organisations, including handling sensitive enquiries appropriately. Organising and supporting College events, lunches, dinners, and other formal occasions. Supporting the Head Masters external relationships, including schools, organisations and charities, professional contacts, alumni, development and other key stakeholders. Undertaking research and preparing background information and briefing material to support the Head Masters meetings and decision-making. Managing confidential and sensitive information relating to pupils, parents, staff, Governors and the College with absolute discretion. Organising travel, accommodation, itineraries and logistics for the Head Master. Managing the Head Masters Office administration, including budgets, expenses, invoices, records, databases and filing systems. Supporting recruitment and confidential meetings involving the Head Master and senior staff. Working closely with other Senior Leadership PAs and colleagues across the College to ensure effective communication and continuity of support. Anticipating the Head Masters needs, identifying potential issues or clashes and proactively resolving matters wherever possible. Building and maintaining strong working relationships across the College and representing the Head Master and Brighton College with professionalism, warmth and diplomacy. Undertaking other duties appropriate to the seniority and nature of the role as required by the Head Master. Hours of Work Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week), during term-time (33 weeks), plus an additional six weeks (39 weeks total). The total number of weeks to be worked can be discussed further at interview. This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment in the first instance, anticipated to start early November 2026 for one year. There is potential for this contract to be extended or to become a permanent position, subject to business needs and performance. Remuneration A salary in the range of £32,780 - £35,302 per annum will be offered depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience. The FTE salary range for this role is £39,000 - £42,000 per annum. Please note, the salary banding may change depending on the agreed working weeks. Holidays Holiday entitlement is included in the salary for this role. All holiday is to be taken outside of the working weeks. TPBN1_UKTJ