Compassionate Personal Assistant for Community Living

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Cumnock; On-site; AUD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is looking for a Female Support Worker in Cumnock to support a young lady with a learning disability and sight impairment. You will engage her in community activities such as swimming, bowling, and music while providing companionship.

The role requires a flexible approach to support her interests, with 15 hours per week at the living wage of £13.45 per hour. A positive attitude and relevant experience in support are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential.
• Understanding of empowering support to individuals.
• Ability to work in partnership with others.

Responsibilities

• Support community engagement and activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Provide companionship in her home.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience supporting others

Physical fitness

Job description

Female Support worker

Post Female Personal Assistant

to a young Lady who is 20 and lives in Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Post

15 hours per week

Salary

Living wage rate – £13.45 per hour , wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears.

Annual Leave

5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rate for contracted staff

Days of work / times required

You will be required to be available to work

Days would be Wednesday, Friday after Day Care Centre 2PM-6PM, Saturday or Sunday 11AM-6PM. Can be flexible

Job Purpose To support a young lady who has a learning disabilities with a sight impairment to socialise within her community. She loves swimming, bowling, outdoor activities, music, dancing

Employer You will be employed by a personal employer, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.

Probationary period

• There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post
• Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme and supply 2 up to date reference contacts prior to appointment
  
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Personalise as required You will be responsible for supporting the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by her family. Mainly for social activities – she likes swimming, ten pin bowling, getting out on the bus .

You may be assisting with a small amount of personal care tasks while she is out.

Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the family about the particular activities she wants to participate in at particular times and you are expected to support her choices.

You may be required to work in the evening, weekends to support her interests. This will usually be planned in advance.

she has a bus pass and would enjoy getting out and about on the bus.

You may at times be required to provide companionship in her own home.

Training

Person Specification

Attributes: Essential Criteria

Desirable

Qualifications Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.

Knowledge & Skills An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.

Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.

Excellent and effective communication skills.

Excellent listening skills.

Good organisational skills.

Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.

Experience

Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.

Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others.

Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.

Personal Qualities The young person has a wide range of interests which are stated in the information above. She is looking to recruit someone with some similar interests.

She is looking for someone with a good sense of humour, down to earth, likes a good blether and a bit of banter but is also a good listener.

The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks Wide experience of community activities

Other You must be physically

You must have a good sense of humour, be flexible and reliable

6 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD

2 References And New Pvg Update Will Be Required

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] (quote ref) 03/Cumnock/MT

Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694 to request an application form to be completed and returned.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
  
  

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