Personal Assistant - Kettlebridge Area - 14 hours over a 4-week period (SDS/MP/324432)

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We are looking for two personal care assistants to work as a pair for our client who is a 40-year-old male who would like some support around the house once a month and possibly to support at respite in the future. These hours would most likely be 8 hours when at respite and 6 hours when at home.

Our client enjoys jigsaws, people watching, going bowling, going to discos and attending Deep Sea world often. Companionship and building a relationship are very important to our client. Having consistency with a personal assistant is a must in this role also. The ability to think of other activities would also be beneficial.

Our client is a wheelchair user and needs support during transfers.

A good level of physical fitness would be beneficial in this role.

Our client also has limited communication and learning difficulties, so patience and repetition are needed. In this role there will be elements of personal care.

Medication training and specific training will also be given if needed. One of the team having a clean driver’s license is essential.

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

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.