Personal Care Assistant (Part Time) in Cornwall, Truro

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant Make a real difference and be part of an active, social life Are you a caring, reliable and positive person who enjoys helping others while having fun along the way? This is much more than a traditional care role. From meeting friends and going to gigs, pubs and the cinema, to holidays, days out and simply enjoying time together, no two days are necessarily the same. Shifts: Wednesday 08.00am - 08.00am (24h) every week / Saturday 08.00am-18.00PM (10h) every 3 weeks Pay: £12.71 per hour Immediate start available Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year, pro rata You will support our client with her personal care and health and social care needs, as well as helping her to get out and about and enjoy her busy social life. Previous care experience is not required. Full training will be provided to ensure you are confident and fully supported in meeting our client's individual needs. Our client is a 25-year-old woman with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2 . She is a full-time powered wheelchair user and leads an active, independent and very social life. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to social events, gigs and pubs, and having friends over to her home. She also has two small dogs, Winnie and Fig , who are an important part of her daily routine. My diagnosis is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2, which is a genetic condition. This means I have weak muscles throughout my body and I am a full-time powered wheelchair user. I go to social events, such as gigs and pubs, and enjoy having friends over to my house. I like my personal care to be completed discreetly, and I appreciate carers who take initiative with the support they provide. This means I don't have to explain things repeatedly and can continue with my day-to-day routine without my disability becoming a barrier to being involved in things. I have two small dogs called Winnie and Fig. Part of my daily routine is walking them, which I need help with. You don't need to have experience in every aspect of our client's care full training will be provided . Able to speak fluent English A confident driver with a full, clean UK driving licence Flexible and willing to cover shifts during sickness and annual leave Most importantly, you should be someone who is positive, respectful, dependable and enjoys helping another person live life on their own terms. Ask Jules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ like-minded Personal Assistants to provide personal, academic and social support. Ask Jules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with previous employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).