Personal Assistant (Waking Night) - 40 Hours Per Week - Dalgety Bay (SDS/DM/324437)
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Self Direct Support Options Fife |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDS/DM/324437 |
Summary
Role
We are looking for personal assistant to help a 40 year old male with his waking nights care. Shifts will be planned by the client to cover waking nights Wednesday to Sunday. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. Our client will accept applications for some or all of these hours.
Our client is diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This type of dystrophy is a severe genetic disorder leading to progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. He also has respiratory failure, tracheostomy and incontinent.
We are therefore looking for someone to assist overnight monitoring his equipment, making sure he is comfortable and assisting when needed. He enjoys watching tv, movies and listening to music. There is a desk and chair in the room for you to use but must be awake during shift.
The role includes:
· Personal care if needed
· Light housework
· Preparing drinks and snacks
· Medication assistance
· Suction support
· Hoist work if needing assistance
· Help to get settled
We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the client to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, 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) where you will be asked to provide a copy of your certificate to your new Employer for their records.
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 personal assistant to help a 40 year old male with his waking nights care. Shifts will be planned by the client to cover waking nights Wednesday to Sunday. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. Our client will accept applications for some or all of these hours.
Our client is diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This type of dystrophy is a severe genetic disorder leading to progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. He also has respiratory failure, tracheostomy and incontinent.
We are therefore looking for someone to assist overnight monitoring his equipment, making sure he is comfortable and assisting when needed. He enjoys watching tv, movies and listening to music. There is a desk and chair in the room for you to use but must be awake during shift.
The role includes:
· Personal care if needed
· Light housework
· Preparing drinks and snacks
· Medication assistance
· Suction support
· Hoist work if needing assistance
· Help to get settled
We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the client to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, 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) where you will be asked to provide a copy of your certificate to your new Employer for their records.
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.