Personal Assistant - 24 Hours Per Week, Glenrothes (SDS/EG/271499)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support service in Glenrothes is seeking a compassionate individual to assist a wheelchair user with community activities, including shopping, swimming, and other hobbies. Ideal candidates will be reliable, possess a caring attitude, and have good fitness. While driving is preferred, non-drivers are also encouraged to apply. Enhanced PVG check required.

Qualifications

• Good fitness level required for assisting a wheelchair user.
• Experience in personal care preferred.
• Driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support client in community and participation in activities.
• Assist with some personal care tasks.
• Suggest and engage in fun activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Good sense of humour

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support our client with going out in the community and helping her to take part in activities/hobbies, such as attending youth groups, swimming, ice skating, going shopping or out for lunch.
• Suggest other fun activities.
• There will be some personal care involved in this role.

Requirements/Preferences

• Client has a mobility car so being a driver would be preferred but non-drivers will still be considered.
• As our client is a wheelchair user, who also uses hoists for transfers, a good level of fitness is essential.
• There is the possibility for more hours, which may be discussed with the successful applicant.
• Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.
• Having experience within this area would be of benefit.
• Training on hoist can be given if needed.
• This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

How to apply

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email [e-mail] or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ

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.