Personal Assistant - (Weeks 1 and 3 - 43 hours, Weeks 2 and 4 - 16 Hours) - Kennoway (SDS/EB/356150)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a lady in Kennoway who has Spina Bifida, Epilepsy and a learning disability. This caring role needs patience, warmth and reliability, offering a friendly presence to help with daily routines.

Weeks 1 and 3: 43 hours; Weeks 2 and 4: 16 hours. You will help with basic cooking, medication prompting and light personal care, with epilepsy training available if not already held.

Qualifications

• Experience in care environment preferred but not essential.
• PVG check required for this role (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
• Epilepsy training is helpful but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and a friendly presence.
• Assist with simple food preparation in the morning and afternoon; occasional evening support.
• Medication prompting and light personal care to support daily routines.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Friendliness

Warmth

Job description

Personal Assistant - (Weeks 1 and 3 - 43 hours, Weeks 2 and 4 - 16 Hours) - Kennoway (SDS/EB/356150)

Are you a kind, dependable and friendly person who enjoys making a positive difference in someone’s day? We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support a lady living in Kennoway who has Spina Bifida, Epilepsy and a learning disability.

This is a rewarding role for someone who can offer patience, warmth and a good sense of humour. The lady you would be supporting is sociable, enjoys company and conversation, and loves to laugh, so the right person will help bring companionship and a friendly presence to her day.

Your support will include helping with simple food preparation in the morning and afternoon, with occasional evening assistance. You will also provide medication prompting and some light personal care, helping her feel comfortable, confident and able to enjoy her routine.

If you have completed Epilepsy training, that would be helpful, although it is not essential, as training will be provided.

Duties:

Previous experience within care field preferred but not essential.If you have completed Epilepsy training, that would be helpful, although it is not essential, as training will be provided.PVG required - This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)

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