7 hours per week (Flexible, Monday – Friday, after 4 PM)
Occupational Requirement: Female (Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Personal Assistant to support a wonderful 7-year-old girl with her evening routine. She needs help with hoist transfers, washing, and changing after her shower, with transfers carried out using her wheelchair due to limited space.
She is non-verbal, visually impaired, has global developmental delay, and experiences epilepsy. She loves sensory activities, and her family is looking for someone caring and patient to provide physical support for personal care.
What We’re Looking For:
️ A caring attitude and a great sense of humor
️ Reliability and a flexible approach to work
️ Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
️ Moving and handling experience, including hoist use
️ PVG Membership (or willingness to undertake a PVG check)
️ PEG feeding experience is beneficial, but training can be provided
Your Role & Responsibilities:
Assisting with personal care
Helping with transfers (hoist use required)
Engaging in sensory and home activities
Supporting a safe and comfortable routine
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support to a loving family while making a real difference in a child’s life.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please include a short paragraph about yourself in your application so the family can learn more about why you are interested in the role.
How to Apply:
Email your CV, quoting the job reference above to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk
Or post it to:
SDS Options (Fife)
DPHS Fife, Caledonia House
Pentland Park, Saltire Centre
Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AL
Please Note: SDS Options Fife is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is not the employer.
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