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Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Saltcoats; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) in Saltcoats is seeking a SUPPORT WORKER to assist a young man in accessing his local community and pursuing his hobbies. The role is permanent and part-time, requiring PVG disclosure and reimbursement on first pay.

You will support activities, community engagement, and walks, with a focus on reducing anxiety and fostering independence. Flexibility is needed to accommodate changes.

Qualifications

• PVG check required with Disclosure Scotland
• Driver licence essential
• Permanent part-time position
• Willingness to support local community access and activities

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support the young man to access local community events and activities
• Maintain a good energy level to support walks and activities
• Help reduce anxiety and provide reassurance when needed
• Be flexible to scheduling changes as required
• Engage with the young man and integrate into local community life

Job description

Support Worker - 02/Saltcoats/WJ

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

THIS POST IS A PERMANENT, PART TIME POSITION.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THE PVG PROCESS WITH DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND.

YOU MUST PAY FOR THIS AND ONCE COMPLETED YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED THE COST IN YOUR FIRST PAY.

AN UPBEAT AND PERSONABLE YOUNG MAN REQUIRES SOME SUPPORT TO ACCESS HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY AND TO TAP INTO HIS OWN HOBBIES INTRESTS AND NEEDS.

THE YOUNG MAN WOULD WELCOME SOMEONE WHO CAN SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HIM TO ENAGAE WITH ACTIVITIES IN HIS LOCAL SURROUNDINGS AND AT TIMES, A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD.

THE YOUNG MAN SITS ON THE SPECTRUM AND CAN AT TIMES BECOME ANXIOUS. A WORKERS EXPERIENCE OF REDUCING ANXIETY AND SUPPORTING THE YOUNG MAN TO REASON WOULD BE REALLY ADVANTAGEOUS.

AS A SUPPORT TO THIS YOUNG MAN YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENCOURAGE HIM WHEN NEEDED, SUPPORT HIM TO ACCESS NEW LOCAL EVENTS, HAVE A GOOD LEVEL OF ENERGY TO SUPPORT ON WALKS AND BE ABLE TO EASE HIS ANXIETIES IF THEY ARISE. YOU WILL REQUIRE SOME LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY IN THIS ROLE AND BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGE THAT MAY HAPPEN FROM TIME TO TIME. HE LOVES CHATTING AND BEING SEEN AS PART OF HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: from £14.59 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Saltcoats, KA21 5EX Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 14 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026

Summary

SUPPORT WORKER

REF - 02/Saltcoats/WJ

6HRS POST, £13.73 PER HOUR. DRIVER ESSENTIAL.

THIS POST IS A PERMANENT, PART TIME POSITION.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THE PVG PROCESS WITH DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND.

YOU MUST PAY FOR THIS AND ONCE COMPLETED YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED THE COST IN YOUR FIRST PAY.

AN UPBEAT AND PERSONABLE YOUNG MAN REQUIRES SOME SUPPORT TO ACCESS HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY AND TO TAP INTO HIS OWN HOBBIES INTRESTS AND NEEDS.

THE YOUNG MAN WOULD WELCOME SOMEONE WHO CAN SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HIM TO ENAGAE WITH ACTIVITIES IN HIS LOCAL SURROUNDINGS AND AT TIMES, A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD.

THE YOUNG MAN SITS ON THE SPECTRUM AND CAN AT TIMES BECOME ANXIOUS. A WORKERS EXPERIENCE OF REDUCING ANXIETY AND SUPPORTING THE YOUNG MAN TO REASON WOULD BE REALLY ADVANTAGEOUS.

THE MAIN THIS INTRESTS ARE WALKING AT GOOD PACE, GOING FOR A CUPPA AND HE HAS A GREAT AFINITY WITH ANIMALS AND LOVES AN ANIMAL PARK. GARDENING IS A NEW INTREST AND THE YOUNG MAN WOULD LIKE TO PERHAPS FURTHER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THIS ACTIVITY. MUSIC IS A LOVE AND THE YOUNG MAN HAS ACCESS TO A LOCAL COMMNUITY ROCK CHOIR.

AS A SUPPORT TO THIS YOUNG MAN YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENCOURAGE HIM WHEN NEEDED, SUPPORT HIM TO ACCESS NEW LOCAL EVENTS, HAVE A GOOD LEVEL OF ENERGY TO SUPPORT ON WALKS AND BE ABLE TO EASE HIS ANXIETIES IF THEY ARISE. YOU WILL REQUIRE SOME LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY IN THIS ROLE AND BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGE THAT MAY HAPPEN FROM TIME TO TIME. HE LOVES CHATTING AND BEING SEEN AS PART OF HIS LOCAL COMMUNITY.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.