Personal Assistant - Kirkcaldy - 3 Hours Per Week (Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm) (SDS/NC/330710)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.60 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SDS/NC/330710 |
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Role
We are looking for a personal assistant to help provide support to a baby girl who has been diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.
Although this little girl is 18 months old, and outperforming all expectations, her developmental and physical delays mean she is like a 3-month-old.
There will be some personal care involved, cuddles, playing on the floor and in her baby wheelchair, and support to feed her and administer medication (currently orally). Ideally, we would like someone who is not afraid of her condition and is confident interacting with unique babies. Mum uses directed play with her little girl and the successful staff member.
would be encouraged to do the same. This directed play will incorporate cuddles, play, baby massage, songs, physio exercises and developmental play, with support from mum.
In addition, we are looking for support to help mum at home with some light housework, errands, shopping, and to take baby out and about for walks and activities.
Applicants must have a caring and patient attitude, be extremely reliable, and excited to enrich the world of a special baby, and ease the pressures on her mother.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Light personal care
· Help with feeding and administering medication
· Playing and incorporating light physio.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) and previous experience in this are would be beneficial.
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. 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 become a part of their lives.
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 provide support to a baby girl who has been diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.
Although this little girl is 18 months old, and outperforming all expectations, her developmental and physical delays mean she is like a 3-month-old.
There will be some personal care involved, cuddles, playing on the floor and in her baby wheelchair, and support to feed her and administer medication (currently orally). Ideally, we would like someone who is not afraid of her condition and is confident interacting with unique babies. Mum uses directed play with her little girl and the successful staff member.
would be encouraged to do the same. This directed play will incorporate cuddles, play, baby massage, songs, physio exercises and developmental play, with support from mum.
In addition, we are looking for support to help mum at home with some light housework, errands, shopping, and to take baby out and about for walks and activities.
Applicants must have a caring and patient attitude, be extremely reliable, and excited to enrich the world of a special baby, and ease the pressures on her mother.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Light personal care
· Help with feeding and administering medication
· Playing and incorporating light physio.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) and previous experience in this are would be beneficial.
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. 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 become a part of their lives.
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.