Care Assistant – Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Support
Location: Truro, England
Pay Rate: £15 per hour
Shifts: 12‑hour day shifts (0900–2100) on a rolling rota base
Company Overview
Total Community Care is part of the City & County Healthcare Group. You will have access to all of the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, and professional training that being part of the group brings. We support our clinical team with re‑validation and a small, person‑centred support environment.
What You'll Do
* Provide respectful and dignified personal care to a gentleman with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
* Manage and maintain ventilation equipment (full training provided)
* Support meal preparation and feeding
* Perform light domestic tasks to keep the home clean and safe
* Administer medication and attend medical/personal appointments
* Facilitate access to community and leisure activities, including:
o Trips around Cornwall
o Music, films, gaming, theatre, cinema
o Eating out at cafés and restaurants
o UK‑based holidays and short breaks
Qualifications
* A full UK driving licence – driver is essential
* Comfortable working in a non‑smoking environment
* Kind, reliable, and enthusiastic
* Interest in music, entertainment, games, or sports is a bonus
* Willingness to follow detailed care plans and learn new skills
* No prior experience necessary – full training provided
Benefits
* Competitive pay – £15 per hour
* Part of a small, person‑centred team
* Real impact on a patient’s daily life and independence
* Full training and ongoing support provided
* Flexible, consistent rota that supports work‑life balance
We are an equal opportunity employer. City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Apply online today!
Keywords: Rapid Response, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers
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