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SDS Options: Personal Assistant (Rosyth)
Created: 03/07/2023Organisation: SDS Options Fife
Role: Personal Assistant
Location: Rosyth
Reference: SDS/MD/270701
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Hours: 4 per week
Closing date: Apply at any time
A personal assistant is sought to help a 14-year-old male engage in social activities and discover new groups to join. He has an interest in sports and films and would like to build up trust in someone who can help him find new ways of enjoying life.
He has information processing difficulties, language difficulties and significant learning difficulties as well as autism.
Requirements
Someone to supervise him during activities as he does not understand the dangers of situations. He cannot look after himself independently so you would be there to look into new activities to try, accompany him to them and help him to engage. He enjoys crazy golf and movies and would be happy to explore new ideas.
Applicants must have a caring attitude and a good sense of humour, and be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
Duties and responsibilities
• supervise and attend social activities
• assist with sourcing and choosing things to do
• encouragement and patience