Personal Assistant - Cellardyke - Afternoon; SDS​/LR

Overview

Role
Our client is 12 years old and enjoys being outdoors on walks, at parks, attending PAMIS events or going for a drive, so ideally you have a fully insured vehicle. They can walk short distances but for most of the time will use their wheelchair with your assistance. They will also require manual assistance getting on and off items such as the park swing.

When out they does not have danger awareness and will need guidance. They are very playful and enjoys physical contact such as hand holding, being tickled and cuddles. They will, at times, need motivated to do activities and if upset may need support and can sometimes become upset with loud noises and will cover their ears to indicate when noise is upsetting them.

They are non-verbal, communicates a little through basic sign language and understands some instructions but may need guidance. They will require personal care so you must be comfortable with this.

You must have a caring attitude, have a sense of fun, be motivated and reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work.

• Provide personal care as required.
• Assist with wheelchair use and mobility and help with getting on/off items (e.g., park swing).
• Supervise and guide the client to ensure safety, including when outdoors and in public settings.
• Offer motivation and support for activities; respond to upset with calming strategies and reduce exposure to loud noises when needed.
• Recognise non-verbal cues and use basic sign language or instructions to communicate; provide guidance as necessary.
• Adopt a caring, fun, reliable, and flexible approach to work and maintain a positive attitude.

• Must be comfortable with personal care tasks as part of the role.
• Enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) is required.
• Ideally have a fully insured vehicle for transport to activities and appointments.

To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV quoting the job reference number above by email recru 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.