Personal Assistant – Cowdenbeath - 4 hours every second Sunday (1–5pm) (SDS/HOC/283558)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Cowdenbeath is seeking a caring and confident Personal Assistant to support a vibrant 9-year-old girl. The role involves personal care and community outings, requiring patience and a positive attitude. Female applicants are preferred due to the nature of the role. This position offers travel cost coverage for drivers. Apply with your CV and email for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic children preferred.
• Must be a driver with a valid license.
• PVG membership required or willingness to join.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance.
• Support during community outings.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Kind

Reliable

Upbeat

Patient

Comfortable with non-verbal communication

Able to think on your feet

Job description

Overview

Female Applicants Only Please - This role is open to female applicants only in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Do you love fun days out and making kids smile? We’re looking for a caring and confident Personal Assistant to support a vibrant 9-year-old girl who’s full of energy and joy.

Our client is autistic and non-verbal, and while she communicates through behaviour, she’ll definitely let you know what she enjoys—whether it’s swimming, skating, or bouncing around at Air Thrill! Your job? Make these outings safe, fun, and supportive.

Because personal care is involved, this role is open to female applicants only in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

You must also be a driver, and travel costs will be covered.

Responsibilities

• Personal care assistance
• Support during community outings
• Keeping the environment safe and enjoyable

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable, and upbeat
• Patient and comfortable with non-verbal communication
• Experienced in working with autistic children (preferred)
• A PVG member (or willing to join)
• Able to think on your feet and keep things fun

Apply with your CV quoting Job Ref: SDS/HOC/283558

Email: [e-mail]

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

SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client. We are not the employer and do not endorse any applicants or employers.