Personal Assistant - 3 Hours Per Week (School Holidays), Methil (SDS/KW/320381)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Methil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a 9-year-old boy with autism and global development delay. The role involves assisting with personal care, encouraging outdoor activities, and providing emotional reassurance. Prior experience with autism is preferred. Interested candidates can apply via email or by post.

Qualifications

• PVG Membership or willingness to apply.
• Experience with children with additional support needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Support outings and social engagement.
• Encourage sensory-friendly activities.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support.

Skills

Experience with autism

Emotional support skills

Communicative skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy with autism and global development delay. He enjoys outdoor activities, bus rides, and trips to the park but prefers quiet environments. This role focuses on building trust, supporting personal care, and encouraging outdoor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal hygiene and dressing
• Supporting outings and social engagement
• Encouraging sensory-friendly activities
• Providing reassurance and emotional support

Requirements

• PVG Membership or willingness to apply
• Experience with autism or additional support needs preferred

Apply

Please send your CV quoting the above job reference to [e-mail] or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AL.

Please Note: SDS Options Fife is advertising these vacancies on behalf of our clients and is not the employer.