Personal Assistant - Kinghorn - School Holidays Only – (SDS/ES/323578)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Burntisland, Kinghorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support service is looking for a compassionate Personal Assistant to help a joyful 11-year-old boy during school holidays in Burntisland. The role involves providing safety and support in various outdoor activities, ensuring personal care, and helping him discover new experiences. Applicants should have a caring personality, a full driving license, and experience in care is preferred. Apply via email with your CV.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is required.
• Previous experience in care is preferred.
• PVG Membership or willingness to join is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and outdoor activities.
• Ensure personal care and safety for a non-verbal young boy.
• Support a caring family with routine and creativity.

Skills

Caring personality

Patience

Experience in care

Job description

Overview

School Holiday's Only – days/times flexible and to be confirmed. Bring your energy and care to help a joyful 11-year-old make the most of his school holidays. A compassionate and enthusiastic Personal Assistant is sought to support a young boy in Kinghorn who thrives on being outdoors and on the move. He enjoys singing, swimming, park visits, and exploring his local area — and he'd love someone who can help him discover even more fun things to do.

About the role

This young lad is non-verbal and has high mobility needs, so a thoughtful, attentive presence is essential. He’s also very vulnerable, so personal care and safety awareness are vital parts of the role.

You must have

• A full driving licence


• A caring, patient personality


• Previous experience in care (preferred)


• PVG Membership (or willingness to join)

This is a chance to bring joy, routine, and creativity to a young person’s break from school while providing support to a caring family.

To apply for this post, please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email to [e-mail] or by post to 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 and are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.