Personal Assistant - 4 Hours Per Week (SDS/ER/302010)

apartmentSelf Direct Support Options Fife placeKirkcaldy calendar_month28/09/2024

Your hours of work will be 4 hours per week to be worked flexibly in agreement with the Employer in advance. Happy to discuss flexibility on days etc.

There is also an opportunity to attend Raith Rover games on a Saturday as well with the carers pass.

We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 13-year-old male who is looking for a companion to do activities with. He enjoys attending groups, events and going out but will need someone with a compassionate approach to mirror behaviours.

The relationship may take some time to build as he has additional sensory needs especially around communication and processing. Would benefit from help with social cues, being in busy places and someone building relationship to where you know his triggers and how to support him with these.

Setting achievable goals and repeatedly trying to accomplish these alongside him, no matter how long this takes using a caring attitude and understanding approach will him to help him face his sensory boundaries in an overstimulating world. Our client uses a communication device and is building on his vocabulary.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accompaniment to activities
Social activity assistance
Suggesting ideas

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.

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

We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow the family to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV along with a paragraph about yourself which will allow the family to find out some more about you, quoting the job reference number SDS/ER/302010. You may submit your application 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

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