We are looking for Personal Assistant to support our client on family outings and in and out of the home. Our client is a 9 year old boy with autism. Applicants must have a caring attitude, be patient and be physically able to manage an active 9-year-old, who likes to be out and about. Being on time is important as family outings can take a lot to organise and once the children know they are going out we need to be ready to go. Working with an autistic child requires you to be positive and flexible in your approach to work. Having experience supporting nonverbal, autistic children would be useful, however, full training on our client’s specific communication and understanding will be ongoing. There will also be times where our client will go out without his family with your support. Duties & Responsibilities included in this role are to keep our client safe and entertained on family outings and in and out of the home, Personal care assistance, our client is double incontinent and uses pull ups, to play alongside our client, to help with support our client with drinks, food and snacks. Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. Having experience within this area would be of benefit. This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) where you will be asked to provide a copy of your certificate to your new Employer for their records. To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to 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 are not the employer and cannot endorse any applicant and/or employer.