Personal Assistant - Comrie - 10.5 Hours Per Week - Comrie (SDS/IH/354416)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife is supporting an 85-year-old female client who requires morning assistance for up to 1.5 hours daily. You will help with getting ready, including getting out of bed, dressing, washing and breakfast, with occasional personal care.

The role is a warm, social position, as the client enjoys conversations on a wide range of topics and values a friendly, outgoing personality. A PVG update or membership is required, and driving with access to a car is preferred due to

Job description

Due to the personal care elements of this role, this post is restricted to female applicants, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Role

Our client is an 85-year-old female with a kind heart and an ability to talk to anyone on a range of subjects.

As our client struggles at times with balance and mobility, we are looking for someone to come for up to 1.5 hours per day in the morning to assist our client with getting ready for the day ahead. Our client is generally independent however assistance may be required with getting out OF bed, dressing, washing, breakfast and on occasion help with personal care.

Our client is happy to talk about a wide range of subjects, so you need to be able to chat about most things, alongside having a friendly, warm and outgoing personality. Our client is not looking for someone who is just doing a job, they want someone who they can connect with and enjoy’s their job.

This job is restricted to female applicants and a PVG update or membership will be required. Ideally for this role our client would like someone who can drive and has access to a car. This is due to the client’s location.