Personal Assistant - Methil - SDS/KC/328110
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Methil, Leven |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDS/KC/328110 |
Summary
Female Applicants Only (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
Location: Methil
Contract: Permanent, 5 hours per week
Are you patient, proactive, and love creating fun and safe spaces for children? If so, this role could be a great match.
We’re looking for a female Personal Assistant to support an energetic and affectionate 11-year-old girl who enjoys simple joys—walks, parks, sensory activities, and McDonald’s outings. You’ll be helping her enjoy her time outside school in a safe, engaging, and caring way.
About the Role:
• Support client on walks, play at home, or local outings
• Plan and suggest fun and engaging activities
• Use picture communication and gestures to support her non-verbal communication
• Be observant and ensure safety at all times (client has PICA and no awareness of danger)
• Provide elements of personal care as needed
• Flexible working across weekends and holidays (exact times discussed at interview)
Our client has autism, learning disabilities, and is non-verbal. She communicates in her own ways and responds best to calm, clear, and routine-driven support.
You’ll Need:
• Previous experience working with children with additional needs
• Patience and a good sense of awareness
• A valid driving licence -being able to drive is essentail for this role
• PVG membership (or willingness to apply)
To Apply: Please email your CV quoting job ref SDS/KC/328110 to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
Please note that SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is not the employer.
Location: Methil
Contract: Permanent, 5 hours per week
Are you patient, proactive, and love creating fun and safe spaces for children? If so, this role could be a great match.
We’re looking for a female Personal Assistant to support an energetic and affectionate 11-year-old girl who enjoys simple joys—walks, parks, sensory activities, and McDonald’s outings. You’ll be helping her enjoy her time outside school in a safe, engaging, and caring way.
About the Role:
• Support client on walks, play at home, or local outings
• Plan and suggest fun and engaging activities
• Use picture communication and gestures to support her non-verbal communication
• Be observant and ensure safety at all times (client has PICA and no awareness of danger)
• Provide elements of personal care as needed
• Flexible working across weekends and holidays (exact times discussed at interview)
Our client has autism, learning disabilities, and is non-verbal. She communicates in her own ways and responds best to calm, clear, and routine-driven support.
You’ll Need:
• Previous experience working with children with additional needs
• Patience and a good sense of awareness
• A valid driving licence -being able to drive is essentail for this role
• PVG membership (or willingness to apply)
To Apply: Please email your CV quoting job ref SDS/KC/328110 to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
Please note that SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is not the employer.