Personal Assistant - SDS/NP/271397 - 20 Hours Per Week - Kelty
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 August 2025 |
| Location: | KY6 2AQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDS/NP/271397 |
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.
We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 22 year old female become more independent. Helping her to build her confidence in her abilities as well as keeping her safe when out and about is essential within this role. Our client has epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, OCD, rejection sensitivity and a learning difficulty which displays as challenging behaviour when triggered. We are looking for the ‘right person’ to support this young lady and as she needs guidance, reassurance and support she interacts well with motherly figures.
The hours are negotiable and can be discussed in more detail at interview, but the family are willing to be very flexible for the right person. Activities may include going to the cinema, taking photos, swimming or engaging her in other activities she enjoys. We would also ask for help with supporting her to buy ingredients, prepare and tidy up lunch; perhaps shower or do other activities indoors.
We are looking to build up her independence and confidence within tasks which will empower her when in her own tenancy in the future.
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. Having a driving licence would be preferred as there is a mobility car available for use. For insurance purposes there cannot be any points on your licence. Regarding her personal care our client needs reminded to wash her ands and supported to shower.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Personal care
• Medication prompting
• Meal prep
• Accompaniment to activities
• Social activity assistance
• Suggesting ideas
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). You will be asked to supply a copy of your certificate as proof and for their records due to the new legislation for April 2025.
Driver preferred with no points on licence due to insurance requirement.
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 2AL
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.
We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 22 year old female become more independent. Helping her to build her confidence in her abilities as well as keeping her safe when out and about is essential within this role. Our client has epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, OCD, rejection sensitivity and a learning difficulty which displays as challenging behaviour when triggered. We are looking for the ‘right person’ to support this young lady and as she needs guidance, reassurance and support she interacts well with motherly figures.
The hours are negotiable and can be discussed in more detail at interview, but the family are willing to be very flexible for the right person. Activities may include going to the cinema, taking photos, swimming or engaging her in other activities she enjoys. We would also ask for help with supporting her to buy ingredients, prepare and tidy up lunch; perhaps shower or do other activities indoors.
We are looking to build up her independence and confidence within tasks which will empower her when in her own tenancy in the future.
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. Having a driving licence would be preferred as there is a mobility car available for use. For insurance purposes there cannot be any points on your licence. Regarding her personal care our client needs reminded to wash her ands and supported to shower.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Personal care
• Medication prompting
• Meal prep
• Accompaniment to activities
• Social activity assistance
• Suggesting ideas
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). You will be asked to supply a copy of your certificate as proof and for their records due to the new legislation for April 2025.
Driver preferred with no points on licence due to insurance requirement.
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 2AL
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.