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  • SDS Options Fife - Personal Assistant (SDS/WH/089)

    Created: 27/07/2022
    News/Events Category: Job Vacancies


    Post: Personal Assistant

    Hours: 20-25 hours per week. Applications open to job-share. Opportunity for additional hours by providing cover for team members. Time and pattern of shifts to be agreed with employer. Rota: Sat (pm)/Sun/Mon/Tue Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat (am)

    Salary: £10.50 per hour

    Location: Kirkcaldy

    Contract: Permanent

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

    Useful qualifications: Previous experience of working within the care sector and a knowledge of providing personal care. Experience of manual handling is desirable and advantageous

    A Personal Assistant is required to compliment an existing team member, to provide care and support to a male, 66, with spinal injuries, to live independently within his own home. Duties include the provision of care, support with meals and hoisting. You will also be required to assist with household chores, meal preparation and access community activities bowling, sailing, ice curling, lawn bowl, gym and local club concerts. Also accompanying to medical appointments. Client uses his own vehicle.

    A good work ethic and willingness to learn is important. The client can communicate his specific requirements. Personal motivation to work as a carer is important. Lack of experience will not be a problem. The client can communicate needs clearly to carers.

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

    To apply, please send your CV quoting the job reference number - SDS/WH/089 - by:

    • E-mail: [email protected]
    • Post: SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ

    The closing date for applications is 21 August 2022.

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




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