Carer / Companion (P/T) - (Casual) Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL 02/06/2025 Kilmarnock

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service is seeking a Carer / Companion on a part-time basis in Kilmarnock. The role involves providing personal care and companionship to an individual with specific needs, emphasizing patience and a sense of humour. Training for caregiving will be offered, with adherence to safe working practices mandated. This is a casual position, requiring applicants to have relevant experience or a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of manual handling and brain injury beneficial.
• Ability to maintain safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering and dressing.
• Deliver companionship at home and during social outings.
• Adhere to safe working practices including PPE usage.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Moving & Assisting training

Job description

Carer / Companion (P/T) – (Casual) Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL 02/06/2025 private employer Kilmarnock

Carer / Companion (P/T) – (Casual)

Hours: Casual – As and when required

ROP: £12.60 per hour

Details

Carer / Companion required to provide support and companionship to a gentleman with Hypoxic Brain Injury which has significantly impacted on his cognition and mobility.

Duties

You will be required to provide personal care including showering / dressing and meal provision. You will provide companionship within the gentleman’s home and on social outings.

The gentleman enjoys listening to music; movies; gardening. We are looking for an individual who has a sense of humour and patience.

Experience / Qualifications Required

Experience of working in Care / knowledge of manual handling, brain injury and wheelchair safety would be beneficial. Moving & Assisting training required – however can be provided by the employer.

***Please note that the Employer will require staff to adhere to safe working practice, this will include the use of PPE ( Masks, hand gel, gloves ) , as well as using Lateral Flow Testing Kits . PPE will be supplied by the employer.

***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail]

Quoting Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL

Application form can be downloaded here

Alternatively, please contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:

Jennifer Lee, 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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