Overview
We are recruiting for a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a disabled single Mum to live independently. The role involves helping with daily routines, some personal care, and supporting the client to leave the house. The client enjoys gaming, knitting, walks in her wheelchair, attending concerts, and spending time with her teenager. The client has severe CFS/ME which affects her mobility and daily functioning; needs can vary day to day and require flexibility and sensitivity.
Hours
Hours are worked in 2–3 hour shifts over the week.
Responsibilities
* Assist with everyday routines, personal care, and enabling the client to participate in activities outside the home.
* Shopping, meal preparation and cooking, light domestic duties including laundry.
* Driving and accompanying the client to appointments and on days out.
Requirements & Qualities
* Friendly, reliable and organised with a good sense of humour; able to take things as they come.
* Flexible and sensitive to changing needs due to the client’s condition.
* Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace (the client values inclusion of BME and LGBT+ communities).
Notes
Regarding the role’s personal care elements, the advertisement emphasises the support needs and inclusivity; the applicant should be suitable for the duties described and able to work with sensitivity and discretion.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter describing your hobbies and interests and what attracted you to the role.
Applications can be submitted by email or by post:
Email: recruitment@sdsoptionsfifeorg.uk
Post: SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ
SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.
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