Personal Assistant - 10 Hours Per Week- Freuchie (SDS/MM/344168)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

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Dog lovers welcome

Descripción de la vacante

Self Direct Support Options Fife is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a lady living with severe ME and Long Covid. The role involves light personal care, nutrition support, medication assistance, and everyday tasks.

You will manage medical appointments, take notes, and advocate for access needs with GP or hospital teams. We value a calm, adaptable attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to inclusivity.

Formación

• Experience in care is helpful.
• Moving & Handling training is helpful.
• Full training available; attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
• Driving licence is essential to attend appointments and outings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide light personal care.
• Support with nutrition and help with medication.
• Assist with basic household tasks.
• Handle medical administration and advocacy: prepare for appointments, take notes, call GP or hospital to advocate for access needs.
• Offer companionship and encouragement to go out into the community.
• Work independently to maintain a calm, dark environment for sensory rest; adapt to client needs.
• Be mindful of allergies/intolerances and signs of allergic reactions.

Conocimientos

Driving licence

Infection control

Empathy

Flexibility

Educación

Moving & Handling training

Herramientas

Trello

Descripción del empleo

As this role involves some personal care, the applicant should be either female or non-binary

We’re on the lookout for a friendly, upbeat, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a lady living with severe ME and Long Covid. If you’re someone who brings positivity, empathy, and a willingness to learn and adapt to her specific needs, you’ll fit right in!

The role involves light personal care, supporting with nutrition, help with medication, and basic household tasks. A key part of the job is medical admin and advocacy: helping prepare for appointments, taking notes, and calling the GP or hospital to advocate for her access needs. Decent IT skills are also important, as our client uses Trello to organise tasks and share resources. On days our client feels up to it, you’ll provide companionship and encouragement to get out into the community.

Because our client requires frequent periods of total sensory rest, the ability to work independently, problem-solve quietly, and maintain a calm, dark environment is essential. You’ll also need to be mindful of allergies/intolerances and recognize signs of an allergic reaction.

Our client is committed to creating a supportive workplace that is inclusive of BME and LGBT+ communities, so it is important that you also share this commitment.

Key Requirements in this role include:

• Driving & Mobility: A full driving licence is essential to drive to appointments and short, gentle outings. You must be physically able to push our client’s wheelchair and load/unload it from the car.
• Infection Control: Wearing a mask during full shift to ensure our clients safety; all masks, tests, and relevant PPE are fully provided.
• Qualities: Caring, dependable, and flexible with a good sense of humour.
• Pets: Dog lovers are especially welcome, as a very cuddly, friendly family dog lives in the home!

Experience in care and Moving & Handling training are helpful, but full training can be arranged — the right attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

Please include a short paragraph about yourself and why you are interested in this role. This will help the family get to know you better.

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