Personal Assistant - 20 Hours Per Week (SDS/LE/270694)
Female applicants only please - due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Working Hours - Monday – Friday - 10.00am – 2.00pm.
We are looking for personal assistant to help a 34-year-old to provide companionship to a fun-loving, bubbly lady with a great sense of humour. She enjoys swimming, gardening, doing jig saws and going out on her scooter. She is very sociable and loves meeting new people.She enjoys going out on the bus and outings further afield.
If you are interested in the post, please write a short paragraph about yourself and what has interested you in the role. This will allow the client to gain a picture of who will best connect with her. She has autism and supporting her to continue her activities would allow her to keep her independence and feel valued.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit.
Duties & Responsibilities- Accompanying to social activities.
- Provision of reassurance when undertaking activities.
- Provision of companionship and conversation.
- Promotion of being treated as an individual, supporting choices and decisions.
Driver essential – travel expenses covered to /from activities
Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.
To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ