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SDS Options (Fife) - Personal Assistant (SDS/JB/077)
Created: 26/08/2021Post: Personal Assistant (SDS/JB/077)
Hours: Approx 26 hours per week. For more information on specific hours, click here.
Salary: Starting at £9.50 p/hr. Pay will be relevant to the experience
Contract: 3 month trial
Location: Crail
Useful qualifications: Previous experience of working within the care sector and a knowledge of providing personal care is advantageous.
Additional information: This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). A clean driver's license/ access to vehicle is essential. Applicants are advised that this role will be carried out in a non-smoking environment.
This role will require you to assist an elderly man to live independently in his own home in Crail, Fife, KY10. You must be kind and compassionate with experience in Dementia and be able to provide personal care, taking medication, preparing meals, light domestic duties, attending appointments, social activities, companionship/befriending, and outings. Therefore, confidentiality and respect for privacy and daily routine is of the utmost importance.
The client would like someone who is outgoing, friendly personality, has a positive outlook, and is easily approachable. They should enjoy meeting people, enjoy food, having a cuppa, cake and listening to music.
Applicants should essentially be self-employed, must be kind and compassionate, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the application pack for this post please click here or alternatively e-mail [email protected] and quote reference SDS/JB/077 in the subject header.
To apply for this post please e-mail a copy of your application to [email protected] or post to DPH & SDS Service Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 September 2021.