Compassionate Elder Care & Personal Assistant

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife is recruiting a Personal Assistant in Dalgety Bay to support an 85-year-old client with daily living tasks. You’ll provide warmth, companionship and practical help to make her day-to-day routine smoother, including meals, medication prompting, light housekeeping, personal care and transport to appointments when needed.

The role values reliability, patience and a friendly, flexible approach. A PVG check is required; driving license preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• A caring and patient nature.
• A good sense of humor and a positive attitude.
• Reliability and flexibility in your approach to work.
• Experience in a similar role (preferred, but not essential).
• A valid driving license (preferred).
• This role requires an enhanced PVG check (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) to ensure the safety of our client.

Responsibilities

• Heating ready meals and prompting medication.
• Light housework, including bedding changes and tidying.
• Supporting the client with showering and personal care.
• Encouraging hydration and ensuring the client feels supported and comfortable.
• Assisting with medical appointments when required.

Job description

Self Direct Support Options Fife is recruiting a Personal Assistant in Dalgety Bay to support an 85-year-old client with daily living tasks. You’ll provide warmth, companionship and practical help to make her day-to-day routine smoother, including meals, medication prompting, light housekeeping, personal care and transport to appointments when needed.

The role values reliability, patience and a friendly, flexible approach. A PVG check is required; driving license preferred but not essential.