Personal Assistant - 10 Hours Per Week - Kilconquhar (SDS/JB/270053)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full training and support

Team transition guidance

Job summary

Self Directed Support Options Fife is looking for a reliable Personal Assistant to support a female client in Kilconquhar. You will join a small team to provide tailored care that keeps the client’s goals and wellbeing at the centre of her daily life.

Experience in social care is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided. A full driving licence and PVG check (or willingness to obtain one) are required; a positive, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only due to occupational requirement.
• Experience in social care is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check or willingness to obtain one.
• A positive, reliable and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the client to take part in chosen activities and community outings.
• Driving to appointments, leisure activities and community events.
• Light household duties and general support around the home.
• Encouraging independence and supporting informed decision‑making.
• Promoting dignity, respect and active participation in the community.
• Occasional prompting with personal care.
• Supporting access to gym and leisure activities the client enjoys.

Skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Female Applicants Only Please - Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to join a small support team working with a female client in Kilconquhar. This role involves providing personalised support that helps the individual live a fulfilling and independent life while building positive and respectful relationships with the client and her family.

The Role

Working alongside other team members, the Personal Assistant will help provide tailored support to ensure the individual’s goals, interests and wellbeing remain at the centre of their care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the client to take part in chosen activities and community outings
• Driving to appointments, leisure activities and community events
• Light household duties and general support around the home
• Encouraging independence and supporting informed decision-making
• Promoting dignity, respect and active participation in the community
• Occasional prompting with personal care
• Supporting access to gym and leisure activities the client enjoys

Occasionally, a sleepover may be required when family members are away from home.

About You

Experience in social care is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided. We are looking for someone who shares our values and has a genuine interest in building safe, respectful and supportive relationships.

You must have

• A full driving licence
• A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check or willingness to obtain one
• A positive, reliable and compassionate approach

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and holiday entitlement
• Full training and support
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced member of the team during the transition period
• A supportive environment where staff wellbeing is valued

We also encourage applications from people with lived experience of Autism or neurodiversity.

Please note: existing employees are welcome to apply but would need to relinquish their current hours to ensure appropriate staffing levels.

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 also encourage applications from people with lived experience of Autism or neurodiversity.A full driving licenceA PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check or willingness to obtain oneA positive, reliable and compassionate approach