Personal Assistant - 14.5 hours per week - Dunfermline (SDS/IE/270730)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife in Dunfermline seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a 64-year-old man with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The role includes helping with personal care, supporting independence, and enabling enjoyment of activities.

You will work in a non-smoking environment and should be local, friendly, and flexible. The client enjoys walks, cinema, theatre, music, and exercise classes; PVG enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with all aspects of personal care.
• Support independence and well-being of the client.
• Provide companionship and light activities when appropriate.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Personal Assistant - 14.5 hours per week - Dunfermline (SDS/IE/270730)

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 64-year-old man with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis to live well and maintain his independence in Dunfermline.

Our client is outgoing, friendly and enjoys conversation with the people who support him. Due to his condition, he requires assistance with all aspects of personal care, delivered with dignity, respect and patience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow the client’s guidance, as he is able to communicate his specific needs and preferences. He enjoys getting out for walks, football, cinema, theatre, music, snooker and exercise classes.

You should be friendly and outgoing, with a positive outlook, a good sense of humour and a calm, supportive approach.

Applicants are advised that this role will be carried out in a non-smoking environment.

Applicants should have a caring attitude, be dependable, and bring a positive and flexible approach to their work. As the role requires flexibility, applicants should live locally to the Dunfermline area, if possible.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).