Personal Assistant - 7.5 hours per week (SDS/EM/291018)
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Cupar, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDS/EM/291018 |
Summary
Female applicants only please - due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Driver with access to a car is required due to location.
Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.
Role
We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 73-year-old female to maintain her independence with personal care and dressing. Our client has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and walks with a zimmer. She has poor balance and easily exhausted after daily living tasks therefore needs support to prevent falls. Working at our client’s pace to get dressed and ready for breakfast will prevent her body shutting down. Getting changed for bed at night would also be beneficial. Hours can be negotiated at interview.
We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the family to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). Being a driver is an advantage due to location.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assistance with personal care.
• Assistance with dressing/ undressing.
• Light meal preparation.
• Assistance with housework.
To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ
SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.
Driver with access to a car is required due to location.
Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.
Role
We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 73-year-old female to maintain her independence with personal care and dressing. Our client has a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and walks with a zimmer. She has poor balance and easily exhausted after daily living tasks therefore needs support to prevent falls. Working at our client’s pace to get dressed and ready for breakfast will prevent her body shutting down. Getting changed for bed at night would also be beneficial. Hours can be negotiated at interview.
We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the family to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). Being a driver is an advantage due to location.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assistance with personal care.
• Assistance with dressing/ undressing.
• Light meal preparation.
• Assistance with housework.
To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ
SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.