Personal Assistant - 12 Hours Per Week (School Holidays Only) (SDS/JK/328375)

Overview

We are looking for two personal assistants for a 9‑year‑old boy with autism, ADHD and a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Support the child during school holidays and throughout the day.
• Provide constant physical activity and supervision, ensuring safety.
• Assist with activities that involve moving and driving, including acting as a driver where possible.
• Use Pica‑awareness and other communication methods (pecs, etc.) to support the child’s non‑verbal needs.
• Work with one another; 2:1 support structure.
• Maintain a patient, kind and understanding approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs, autism and ADHD.
• Comfortable with a high level of physical activity and mobility.
• Observant and capable of recognising Pica behaviours.
• Good sense of humour, reliable, positive and flexible.
• Provide an enhanced check through PVG.

Application

To apply, submit a CV quoting the job reference number by email to recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ.

Legal Notice

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.