Personal Assistant - 5.25 Hours Per Week (SDS/JH/315836)

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Scotland is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to assist a 59-year-old gentleman with daily living tasks. Role includes personal care and light meal preparation, requiring reliability and empathy. Experience with disabilities is preferred. This part-time position offers the chance to build a trusting relationship with the client and work collaboratively with the family.

Qualifications

• Membership in the PVG Scheme or willingness to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with family guidance.
• Understanding of personal care needs and light meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
• Prepare light meals like breakfast.
• Build a trusting relationship and understand client needs.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Reliable and flexible

Experience with disabilities

Attentive

Job description

5 hours 15 minutes per week (split over 7 days; ideally suited to 2 Personal Assistants)

About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support a friendly and independent 59-year-old gentleman with daily living tasks. He is a wheelchair user with severe COPD and requires some assistance with:

• Personal care: Morning shower or basin wash, and evening preparation for bed.
• Dressing assistance: Helping with clothes for the day or night.
• Light meal preparation: Making sure breakfast is ready and organised for the day.

This role is about more than just care – it’s about building a trusting relationship and understanding his needs, as energy levels can vary day to day.

The family will provide full guidance and an induction on how to assist, including safely managing the oxygen tanks in the home.

About You

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Caring and Empathetic: You understand the importance of treating people with dignity and respect.
• Reliable and Flexible: You have a positive outlook and can adapt to changing needs.
• Experienced: Previous experience in similar roles or working with disabilities is a plus.
• Attentive: Able to recognise changes in health or energy levels and respond appropriately.

If you have a great sense of humour and a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect role for you!

Essential Requirements

• Membership in the PVG Scheme or willingness to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with family guidance.
• Understanding of personal care needs and light meal preparation.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV (please quote the reference number above in your application) along with a short paragraph about yourself and why you’re interested in this role. Your application can be submitted by:

Email: [e-mail]

Post: SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AL

Please Note: SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client. We are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicants or employees.