Care Assistant

City & County Healthcare Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a Care Assistant to support a gentleman with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You will provide personal care, practical support, and companionship, helping him to enjoy activities such as music, films, and trips around Cornwall. No experience is required as full training will be provided. The role pays £15 per hour, with a flexible and consistent rota offering work-life balance.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable working in a non-smoking environment.
• Willingness to follow detailed care plans and learn new skills.
• No experience necessary - full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respectful and dignified personal care.
• Manage and maintain ventilation equipment (full training provided).
• Support with meal preparation and feeding.
• Carry out light domestic tasks to maintain a clean, safe home.
• Administer medication and attend medical/personal appointments.
• Support access to community and leisure activities.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Interest in music, entertainment, games, or sports

Job description

Care Assistant

Total Community Care Limited
Truro, UK, EMEA
Full time

Location: Truro

Pay Rate: £15 per hour

Shifts Available: 12-hour day shifts (0900-2100) on a rolling rota basis

• Rolling rota basis for a regular and predictable schedule
• Opportunities for extra hours 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

• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced DBS check

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

• Delivering respectful and dignified personal care
• Managing and maintaining ventilation equipment (full training provided)
• Supporting with meal preparation and feeding
• Carrying out light domestic tasks to maintain a clean, safe home
• Administering medication and attending medical/personal appointments
• Supporting access to the community and leisure activities, including:
  • Trips around Cornwall
  • Listening to music, watching films, and gaming
  • Going to the theatre and cinema
  • Eating out at cafes and restaurants
  • UK-based holidays and short breaks

What you\'ll need

• 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 experience necessary - full training provided

Why choose us?

• Competitive pay - £15 per hour
• Be part of a small, person-centred support team
• Make a real difference in someone\'s daily life and independence
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Flexible, consistent rota helps maintain work-life balance

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply online today!

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