Live-in Personal Care Assistant to a disabled adult - Cornwall About the JobThis is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody elses life. Toassist our client to achieve her goals and aspirations. Therefore this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.You will provide our client's support and health and social care. This is also a flat mate\" typeof role which goes far beyond simply care work, and includes all the fun things you'd expect,like getting out and about to see friends, going to parties, the cinema, going on holiday and much more!Start Date: 23rd April 2026Day shifts and Sleeping Night shiftsPay: £12.71 per hourLocation: TruroCare experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.You must hold a full clean UK driving licence as you will be driving our client's adapted car. 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata.About our ClientOur client is a young adult and has a diagnosis of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy).Her many hobbies tie in with a healthy and sociable lifestyle - often meeting friends and family while she also works 4 days per week.With a joyful and delightful persona, as well as a good sense of humour, our client enjoys going out to social events, such as pubs and having friends to her house.As written by our client:My diagnosis is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2, which is a genetic condition. Thismeans I have weak muscles throughout my body and I am a full time powered wheelchair user.My hobbies include socialising with friends and meeting new people. I go to social events,such as gigs, pubs and friends coming over to my house. This is an important part of my lifeand carers need to enjoy accompanying me on this and being involved and included as partof my friendship group. I have a bubbly, fun and relaxed personality and I hope to build afriendship with my carers who have similar personalities. I like my personal care to becompleted discretely and carers to take initiative with the support they provide so that I donthave to go through things all of the time. This is important so that I can continue myday-to-day routine without being made a fuss of or allowing my disability to prevent me frombeing involved in things.I have 2 small dogs called Winnie and Fig. Part of my daily routine is walking them, which I need help withAbout YouYou are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in her particular needs is provided.You will need:- To be physically fit and strong. To be calm, patient and caring- Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative- To have a good sense of humour- A mature and responsible attitude- Good communication skills- To be fluent in English.- To be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.- To be a non-smoker- A full clean UK driving licence - you need to be a confident driver.- Be flexible to cover shifts for sickness and annual leaveIf you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests and why you would be suitable in your cover letter.Ask Jules are agents for university students with physical disabilities who choose to employ like-minded Personal Assistants to provide their personal, academic and social support.Ask Jules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Allapplicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring ServiceJBRP1_UKTJ