Personal Assistant - 14.5 hours per week - Dunfermline (SDS/IE/270730)


Company:	Self Direct Support Options Fife
Salary:	£13.45
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	8 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 64-year-old man with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis to live well and maintain his independence in Dunfermline.

Our client is outgoing, friendly and enjoys conversation with the people who support him. Due to his condition, he requires assistance with all aspects of personal care, delivered with dignity, respect and patience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow the client’s guidance, as he is able to communicate his specific needs and preferences. He enjoys getting out for walks, football, cinema, theatre, music, snooker and exercise classes.

You should be friendly and outgoing, with a positive outlook, a good sense of humour and a calm, supportive approach.

Applicants are advised that this role will be carried out in a non-smoking environment.

Applicants should have a caring attitude, be dependable, and bring a positive and flexible approach to their work. As the role requires flexibility, applicants should live locally to the Dunfermline area, if possible.

This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

We would ask that you write a small paragraph about yourself which will allow our client to gain a better idea of why you would like to have this post.

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 2AL

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.

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