Female Applicants Only Please - Due to the personal care elements of this role an Occupational Requirement applies. This is permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act .
Working Pattern: Your working hours will be agreed upon at the interview. Flexible hours available.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Personal Assistant to support a 59-year-old female living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and trauma-related care needs .
Your role will involve
1. Personal care assistance, including support with washing and daily hygiene.
2. Medication prompting and Pertium catheter flushing.
3. Household tasks to maintain a comfortable living environment.
4. Working at the client’s pace to build trust and establish a supportive relationship.
A full handover will be provided by the current support network due to the complex nature of the support required.
Who We’re Looking For
5. A female support worker (as per the Equality Act ).
6. Someone with experience in mental health and trauma-informed care (DID knowledge preferred but not essential).
7. A caring, patient, and reliable individual who can adapt to the client’s needs.
8. Flexibility and sensitivity in approach, as relationship-building will take time.
9. This role requires an enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. Due to new legislation coming into effect in April, all Personal Care Assistants must hold a valid care certificate to continue working in this sector.
As meeting new people can be challenging for our client, we ask applicants to submit a short personal statement alongside their CV, introducing themselves and explaining why they are interested in the role.
Essential Requirements
10. PVG Scheme membership or willingness to apply.
11. Experience in mental health or trauma care preferred.
12. Driver preferred but not essential.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short personal statement quoting Job Reference SDS/SM/ to or by post to SDS Options (Fife), DPHS Fife, Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AL
SDS Options Fife is advertising this role on behalf of our client and is not the employer.