Company Description
Location: Truro
Pay Rate: £15 per hour
Shifts Available: 12-hour day shifts (0900-2100) on a rolling rota basis
1. Rolling rota basis for a regular and predictable schedule
2. Opportunities for extra hours are available
Access to a vehicle is preferred due to the geographical location of the role.
What we offer
Total Community Care is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, professional paediatric training, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare Group brings. It’s the best of both worlds. We can also support our clinical team with re-validation.
Why choose us?
3. Competitive pay – £15 per hour
4. Be part of a small, person-centred support team
5. Make a real difference in someone’s daily life and independence
6. Full training and ongoing support provided
7. Flexible, consistent rota helps maintain work-life balance
Job Description
What you'll do
We’re looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Care Assistant to support a gentleman with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in his home and out in the community.
He leads an active, fulfilling life and is seeking the right person to join his team. He enjoys music, films, gaming, sport, and exploring Cornwall and occasionally goes on UK-based holidays.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll provide a mix of personal care, practical support, and social companionship.
What You’ll Be Doing:
8. Delivering respectful and dignified personal care
9. Managing and maintaining ventilation equipment (full training provided)
10. Supporting with meal preparation and feeding
11. Carrying out light domestic tasks to maintain a clean, safe home
12. Administering medication and attending medical/personal appointments
13. Supporting access to the community and leisure activities, including:Trips around CornwallListening to music, watching films, and gamingGoing to the theatre and cinemaEating out at cafes and restaurantsUK-based holidays and short breaks
Qualifications
What you'll need:
14. A full UK driving licence – driver is essential
15. Comfortable working in a non-smoking environment
16. Kind, reliable, and enthusiastic
17. Interest in music, entertainment, games, or sports is a bonus
18. Willingness to follow detailed care plans and learn new skills
19. No experience necessary – full training provided