Personal Assistant - 3 Hours Per Week (SDS/MT/270549)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a personal assistant for a 14-year-old with Dravet syndrome and epilepsy. You will help support daily activities, build a trusting relationship, and engage in enjoyable activities. Candidates should be caring, reliable, and have a good sense of humor. No previous experience required, but beneficial. Training and induction will be provided.

Benefits

Training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Experience in support roles would be beneficial.
• Enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check is required.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and a professional relationship to support daily activities.
• Help him go out to the park and engage in his favorite activities.
• Begin with play at home to build the relationship, then participate in outings.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good sense of humor

Reliability

Positive and flexible approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 14-year-old male who has a beautiful character. Our client has Dravet syndrome, a learning difficulty, global developmental delay and epilepsy. Although his epilepsy is severe due to prolonged seizures, these are under control and have a system in place to support him. Training is essential in this role, and induction will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and a professional relationship to support him in daily activities
• Help him to go out to the park and engage in activities he enjoys (he loves bubbles and is engaging)
• Begin with playing at home to build the relationship, then participate in outings

Application

Please include a short paragraph about yourself with your application so the family can gain a better idea of why you would like to take this post.

Requirements & Benefits

• Applicants must have a caring attitude, a good sense of humor, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work
• Experience in this area would be beneficial
• This role requires an enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check
• Training and induction will be provided