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  • SDS - Personal Assistant (Females preferred)

    Created: 19/04/2021
    News/Events Category: Job Vacancies


    Post: Personal Assistant
    Salary: £9.50 per hour
    Hours: To be agreed
    Location: Cowdenbeath
    Reference: SDS/JB/055

    About me:

    I am a lady with Cerebral Palsy, I live in my own home and I am looking for an additional person to join my team.

    I have a good sense of humour, I enjoy visiting friends, days out, theatre, reading, watching TV and listening to music whilst on my computer.  I have 3 cats who are a big part of my life too.

    I am looking for a reliable female, who can drive, as I have my own mobility vehicle, who is 25+ for insurance purposes.  Preferably a non smoker, who likes animals and is able to work on their own initiative, has a good sense of humour, who is also kind, honest, caring and loyal.

    Application Notes

    • Subject to Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check
    • Previous experience of working within a support and care background and with disabled people
    • A full clean driving licence is desirable but not essential

    The hours are made up of one 24.5 hour shift, 10:00 am until 10.30 am, which includes 1 sleepover per shift. The hourly rate is £9.50, with 6 weeks holiday, the opportunity of overtime to cover other staff holidays. This shift pattern is to be agreed. There will be a 12 week probationary period.

    During the shift you will be required to undertake all aspects of personal care, general household duties, feed cats and clean their litter tray, food prep, assisting with eating and drinking, trips out, shopping and any other reasonable duties that may occur during the shift.

    If you would like further information about the post, please e-mail [email protected].

    Download information pack. Or visit the SDS website.

    The closing date for application is Friday 30 April 2021.




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