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

Job summary

Self Direct Support Options Fife is seeking two Personal Assistants to support a happy, energetic boy with autism in Kirkcaldy. The role focuses on out-and-about activities, building relationships and assisting with outings, swimming, beach trips, and light personal care.

Experience in caring roles is desirable. A PVG check is required. A driver is preferred as a car can be available. Applicants should be patient, reliable, flexible and able to work calmly in busy or loud environments.

Qualifications

• PVG check required.
• Driver is preferred; a car can be available if required.
• Experience in caring roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support our client to get out of the house and enjoy time outside of school.
• Assist with activities and outings (walks, beach, swimming, etc.).
• Provide light personal care as needed.
• Build a caring relationship and be reliable with a flexible approach.

Skills

Caring attitude

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Observant

Good humour

Job description

Personal Assistant - 3 Hours Per Week - Kirkcaldy (SDS/AS/354485)

We are looking for 2 personal assistants for our client who is a happy, friendly and very energetic young boy with autism, who loves spending his time going out and about.

You will be supporting our client to get out of the house and enjoy his time outside of school. This might be going out for a walk, to the beach, swimming, messy play in the house or other activities. Spending time in his home at first to build the relationship will be a key part of this role. There will be some personal care attached to this role. Being a driver is preferred as a car can be available if required.

Being patient, kind and understanding would be ideal to support our client in his activities. Our client has little sense of danger and no road sense so someone who is observant and has a good level of fitness would also be ideal. Our client isn’t fond of loud and busy places and might become upset. Our client also makes use of a wheelchair when outside.

Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).