Personal Assistant - SDS/FL/271364
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDS/FL/271364 |
Summary
Location: Kirkcaldy
Job Ref: SDS/FL/271364
Hours: Varied and Flexible
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Essential: PVG Membership (or willing to apply), experience in care
Occupational Requirement: Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010)
Do you enjoy great conversations, nature, and meaningful companionship? We’re looking for a kind, friendly, and dependable personal assistant to support a lovely 61-year-old woman in Kirkcaldy who is seeking a little help to stay connected with the world around her.
Our client is full of humour and curiosity—she enjoys chatting about current events, health, politics, and the natural world. While she doesn't require personal care, she does need assistance moving her wheelchair and a little help to enjoy outings, shopping trips, and club visits.
What You’ll Do:
Offer companionship and engaging conversation
Assist during outings (mobility support with wheelchair)
Provide practical support at home
Prepare meals and prompt medication
Support with colostomy care (training available)
You’ll need a caring nature, a patient mindset (she may repeat things), and a flexible, cheerful attitude. Experience in care is required, and you must be a PVG scheme member or willing to join.
Apply with your CV quoting the job reference to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk
Job Ref: SDS/FL/271364
Hours: Varied and Flexible
Rate: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Essential: PVG Membership (or willing to apply), experience in care
Occupational Requirement: Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010)
Do you enjoy great conversations, nature, and meaningful companionship? We’re looking for a kind, friendly, and dependable personal assistant to support a lovely 61-year-old woman in Kirkcaldy who is seeking a little help to stay connected with the world around her.
Our client is full of humour and curiosity—she enjoys chatting about current events, health, politics, and the natural world. While she doesn't require personal care, she does need assistance moving her wheelchair and a little help to enjoy outings, shopping trips, and club visits.
What You’ll Do:
Offer companionship and engaging conversation
Assist during outings (mobility support with wheelchair)
Provide practical support at home
Prepare meals and prompt medication
Support with colostomy care (training available)
You’ll need a caring nature, a patient mindset (she may repeat things), and a flexible, cheerful attitude. Experience in care is required, and you must be a PVG scheme member or willing to join.
Apply with your CV quoting the job reference to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk