Self Employed Personal Assistant - Dunfermline - £15.00 Per Hour - (SDS/MM/354942)

• Due to the personal care elements of this role, this post is restricted to female applicants, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Self-Employed applicants only
• Member of the PVG Membership Scheme or a willingness to have a PVG Check Undertaken.
• Previous experience within care and the provision of personal care.

Our client is an 87-year-old female who is looking for some assistance 7 days a week in the mornings. This is a self-employed role and a driving license with access to a car is desirable. Liability insurance and a PVG will be required for this role. Our client would like someone who is nice and chatty and able to help them come out of their shell. Our client enjoys puzzles and watching some shows on TV. Our client’s daughter has two adorable dogs who sometimes visit.

The client requires morning support seven days a week to get out of bed, including help lifting her legs. She will also need assistance with washing, mainly through verbal encouragement, although some physical support may be required. Support will be needed with dressing, preparing breakfast and lunch, and prompting her to take medication. On two days each week, assistance with showering will also be required. Occasionally, support to attend appointments may be needed.

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.