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Personal Assistant (Ref: SDS/HC/328617)

Job details
Posting date: 09 February 2026
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 March 2026
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Self Direct Support Options Fife
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDS/HC/328617

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Summary

Occupational Requirement: Female only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)

Hours: 24 hours per week (negotiable)

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Driver essential

PVG Membership required or willingness to apply

We are looking for a personal care assistant for our client who is a 45-year-old woman with a long-term physical disability. Our client currently has a team of carers and is looking for another person to join the team

Our client is looking for someone who is motivated, practical, with a positive outlook and a can-do attitude to help her to maintain her independence at home, and out and about. The right person for this role will be flexible as there is holiday and emergency cover available also. Times and days to be discussed and agreed with the applicant. There will be personal care as part of this role also.

Our client has limited mobility, and you will be supporting her to maintain her independence. Part of this role will also involve some personal care. Being a driver is essential to allow our client to get out and about in her own vehicle.

Applicants must have a caring attitude, be honest and kind 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 but is not essential. If providing a high level of care is something you are serious about, please send your cv and a short paragraph about yourself and why you would suit this position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with personal care and mobility

Drive the client’s own vehicle for outings

Help with daily routines and independence at home

Cover shifts flexibly, including sleepovers

Provide companionship and consistent support

Experience is helpful but not required. You’ll need a kind, honest approach and be flexible with your time.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV quoting Job Reference: SDS/HC/328617 to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options Fife, DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ

SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client. We are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant or employer.

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