Befriender & Support Worker (Male) – Flexible Hours & Social Support

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Ayr; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network seeks a Male Support Worker/Befriender for 16 hours per week in Ayr. The successful candidate will assist a 34-year-old man with mobility issues and learning disabilities and engage in various social activities. Responsibilities include personal care, administrative tasks, and household support. Candidates should have swimming ability and be flexible with hours. Previous experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Able to provide personal care and support for a client with mobility issues.
• Good swimmer and comfortable in water for client activities.
• Possess basic skills for diary planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout the day, including personal care and health activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks like diary planning and reporting.
• Accompany client to social events and perform household tasks.

Skills

Swimming ability

Basic administrative skills

Flexibility for variable hours

Ability to befriend and support individuals with disabilities

Job description

16 hours

Hours: Variable – to be discussed at interview

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Male Support Workers (x 2) required to befriend and support a 34 year old man who lives in his own home in Ayr. Applicants must have a genuine passion for providing excellent care and support and can demonstrate professionalism and commitment. You will provide support throughout the day, personal care and various health activities to support wellbeing. Some basic admin skills required to assist in diary planning and daily/monthly reporting. The gentleman has mobility issues and learning disabilities. He uses a wheelchair when out and about and requires significant assistance with manoeuvring this.

Support Worker / Befriender (Male) x 2

Location: Ayr

Posts (x 2): 16 hours

Hours: Variable – to be discussed at interview

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Male Support Workers (x 2) required to befriend and support a 34 year old man who lives in his own home in Ayr. Applicants must have a genuine passion for providing excellent care and support and can demonstrate professionalism and commitment. You will provide support throughout the day, personal care and various health activities to support wellbeing. Some basic admin skills required to assist in diary planning and daily/monthly reporting. The gentleman has mobility issues and learning disabilities. He uses a wheelchair when out and about and requires significant assistance with manoeuvring this.

Some of the care and support you will assist with is provided within the employer’s home therefore, confidentiality and respect for the employer’s privacy is of the upmost importance.

Tasks the Support Worker will be required to undertake will vary according to the employer’s needs

Social Support

May include assistance to attend the local swimming pool on a regular basis therefore applicants must be good swimmers who are comfortable in the water. Assistance to attend other social events as required including going to football games / going for a walk / days out / cinema / socialising.

Household Tasks

May include preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meal making hot drinks / snacks. A small amount of cleaning, eg ensuring surfaces are cleaned and dishes washed and put away after meals.

General Tasks

May include going to the local shops/assisting me with my shopping.

The Above Post Is Subject To The Following

There is 5.6 weeks A/L x contracted hrs, per annum attached to the post inclusive of Public Holidays. Must be flexible as shifts will vary week to week in line with employer’s needs. Will also be required to help out when other staff are off on leave or sick. Job Descriptions are set around the employer’s needs, as is the rota and either may change in the future according to support needs.

Employer has his own vehicle and drivers with current clean driver’s licence preferred.

Successful applicant will be required to provide 2 up to date reference contacts as well as undergo a new or update of the Protection of Vulnerable groups Disclosure.

There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post, with a 1 weeks’ notice within this time if the post is not working out.

Previous experience in a caring role would be advantageous but not necessary. This post would be suitable for someone local due to some late finishing times.

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref: 02/Ayr/BB

Alternatively, You Can Download An Application Form On The Documents Section Of Our Website Www.ailn.org Or Contact Jennifer Lee On 01294 475686 To Request An Application Form To Be Completed And Returned To

Jennifer Lee,

Senior Self-Directed Support Advisor

Ayrshire Independent Living Network,

The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise

71 Princes Street,

Ardrossan, KA22 8DG

• 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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