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.
What you’ll get:
3. Maternity/Paternity leave
4. Pension scheme
5. Paid annual leave
6. Refer a friend scheme
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Enhanced DBS check
Job Description
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:
9. Delivering respectful and dignified personal care
10. Managing and maintaining ventilation equipment (full training provided)
11. Supporting with meal preparation and feeding
12. Carrying out light domestic tasks to maintain a clean, safe home
13. Administering medication and attending medical/personal appointments
14. 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:
15. A full UK driving licence – driver is essential
16. Comfortable working in a non-smoking environment
17. Kind, reliable, and enthusiastic
18. Interest in music, entertainment, games, or sports is a bonus
19. Willingness to follow detailed care plans and learn new skills
20. No experience necessary – full training provided