2 x Personal Assistants - 8 Hours Per Week (SDS/JC/270271)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Dunfermline is looking for a compassionate individual to provide one-to-one support to boys with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and creating a safe environment. A genuine passion for caregiving, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license are essential for this role. Experience in caregiving is preferred but not necessary.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Fit and keen walker and swimmer.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and companionship.
• Assist with daily activities, including personal care.
• Explore outdoors with boys in various activities.
• Create a safe and structured environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provision of one-to-one support and companionship to the boys.
• Assisting with daily activities, including all aspects of personal care.
• Exploring outdoors with boys; walks, parks, swimming, trips to the zoo, trampoline centres, Cafes, McDonalds etc.
• Creating a safe and structured environment.

You will have

• A genuine passion for working with individuals with a learning disability and autism.
• Be fit and a keen walker and swimmer.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to adapt to changing needs and behaviours.
• Excellent observation skills and ability to problem solve and think creatively.
• A full/clean driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this position.
• Previous experience in caregiving or working with special needs individuals is preferred but not required.