Personal Assistant - SDS/TI/329711

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

Job summary

A local support service in Scotland is seeking a personal assistant to help an 8-year-old boy with autism participate in activities. The role involves personal care, meal assistance, and social activity support, initially at home then in the community. Applicants should possess a caring attitude, reliability, and a sense of humour. Experience in care is beneficial. Flexible hours include Sunday work and more during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude with a good sense of humour and reliability.
• Experience in relevant care or a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to support the client in activities at home and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and meal assistance.
• Accompany the client to activities.
• Assist with social activities.

Job description

Overview

Hours: 1-2 hours on a Sunday with more during school holidays. We are looking for a personal assistant to help an 8-year-old boy to get out of the house and take part in activities. He has been diagnosed with Autism and is non-verbal. The role initially supports our client at home to help build a relationship, then progresses to other activities. Some personal care is involved. Our client is non-verbal but communicates through symbols, pointing and using his tablet. The family is seeking someone with a good level of fitness, who enjoys routine and can engage with activities he likes (swimming, walks, tablet use, TV).

Applicants must have a caring attitude, a good sense of humour, reliability, and a positive, flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Meal assistance; the client eats only certain foods and has texture preferences
• Accompaniment to activities
• Social activity assistance

Requirements & Eligibility

• Experience in relevant care or a strong willingness to learn is beneficial
• Caring attitude, reliability, flexibility, and a sense of humour
• Willingness to support the client in activities at home and in the community
• PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) enhanced check will be required; you will provide a copy of your certificate to the employer for records

How to apply

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.

Notes

Please note: SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.