supporting, developing and representing community groups,
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
SDS Options Fife - Personal Assistant (SDS/MD/270701)
Created: 28/02/2023, Updated: 01/03/2023
Post: Personal Assistant
Reference: SDS/MD/270701
Hours: 4 hours per week – flexibility around activities and happy to discuss at interview
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Location: Rosyth
Contract: Permanent
Qualifications required: PVG required - This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups)
Essential requirements: Kind, caring, and a good sense of humour.
SDS Options Fife is looking for a personal assistant to help a 14-year-old male with engaging in social activities and discovering new groups to join. He has an interest in sports and films so would like to build up trust in someone who can help him find new ways of enjoying life. He has information processing difficulties, language difficulties and significant learning difficulties as well as autism.
SDS requires someone to supervise him during activities etc as he does not understand the dangers of situations. He cannot look after himself independently so you would be there to look into new activities to try; accompany him to them and help him to engage. He enjoys crazy golf and movies and would be happy to explore new ideas.
Applicants must have a caring attitude, a good sense of humour, and be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.
This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and attend social activities
Assistance with sourcing and choosing things to do
Encouragement and patience
For more information, check out thisPerson Specification.To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by:
It's free! Tell us about your event, news, training, vacancy etc. by completing a short form and we'll add it to our e-bulletins and website - accessed by thousands of people every month.
Sign up to our e-bulletins
Subscribe to our e-bulletins today to keep up-to-date with all of the latest news and events across Fife's Third Sector.