Female Support Worker - 03/Cumnock/MT

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 (20 years old) living in Cumnock, East Ayrshire.

Job details

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

Working Hours & Pay

Duration: 15 hours per week.

Pay: Living wage rate – £13.45 per hour. Wages paid 4 weeks in arrears.

Annual Leave

5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro‑rate for contracted staff.

Employment Details

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

Probationary Period

• 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 two up‑to‑date reference contacts prior to appointment.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by her family.
• Assist with a small amount of personal care tasks while she is out.
• Provide companionship in her own home when required.
• Be flexible and adapt to the particular activities she wants to participate in at particular times.
• Plan and work in evenings and weekends to support her interests, as scheduled in advance.
• Assist her on bus trips, utilizing a bus pass to get out and about.

Training

Not specified.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and lead active lives.
• 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 drawing on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
• Ability to engage effectively and work in partnership with others.
• Track record of supporting people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.

Personal Qualities & Other Requirements

• Physical fitness and ability to manage the duties.
• Flexible, reliable, humorous, down‑to‑earth, good listener, and able to make contacts and networks in community activities.
• Enjoys similar interests to the young woman: swimming, bowling, arts, music, dance.

Contact & Application

Please email your CV to [e-mail] (quote ref 03/Cumnock/MT) or contact Victoria at 01294 475694 to request an application form.

Note: AILN is not the employer; it provides support and mailbox services for individual personal employers.