Personal Assistant (Ref: SDS/SN/318801)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife is seeking a calm, patient personal assistant to support a non-verbal 9-year-old boy who uses a wheelchair. The role is weekends, up to 4 hours per week, permanent contract.

You will assist with personal care and wheelchair use, provide supervision, encourage sensory play, engage with music and outdoor activities, and help keep the family car clean and safe. PVG membership is required or willingness to join; occupational requirement for female candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and wheelchair use
• Provide constant supervision (risk of running off, mouthing unsafe objects)
• Encourage sensory activities and play
• Engage with music and outdoor interests
• Ensure car is clean and safe if used
• Work alongside another PA supporting his sibling

Job description

Occupational Requirement: Female only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)

Hours: Up to 4 hours per week (weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Occupational Requirement: Female only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)

PVG Membership required or willingness to apply

We’re looking for a calm, caring, and attentive personal assistant to support a 9-year-old boy who is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair. He enjoys music, rhymes, physical affection, and outdoor fun.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support with personal care and wheelchair use
• Provide constant supervision (risk of running off, mouthing unsafe objects)
• Encourage sensory activities and play
• Engage with music and outdoor interests
• Ensure car is clean and safe if used
• Work alongside another PA supporting his sibling

A non-smoker is preferred. You must be patient, reliable, and comfortable with physical contact.

Location: Buckhaven, Leven

A non-smoker is preferred. You must be patient, reliable, and comfortable with physical contact.Member of PVG Membership Scheme or willingness to join.