Casual Support Worker - 00/Monkton/GM

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Monkton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) is seeking a Casual / Relief Personal Assistant to provide morning support for an elderly client in Monkton. The role focuses on dignity, safety and independence in the home.

You will assist with morning routines, personal care, nutrition and wellbeing, with PVG updates and reference checks as part of the role. This is a casual/relief, on-site position with potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work, preferably with elderly or mobility/health needs.
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to work independently.
• Patient, calm and attentive with a compassionate approach.
• Good communication respecting dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning routine (07:00-09:00) including waking and starting the day.
• Support personal care and continence care as needed.
• Assist with safe mobility and transfers using mobility aids.
• Provide medication support and ensure timely administration.
• Help with breakfast, nutrition and hydration.
• Monitor health, wellbeing and respond to changes in condition.

Skills

Care experience

Reliability & punctuality

Compassionate approach

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

Job Title: Casual / Relief Personal Assistant (PA) - Morning Support

Hours: Bedtime rostering/flexible hours to be discussed. Part-time

Rate of Pay: £13.45 an hour

Location: Monkton, KA9 2QL (South Ayrshire)

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant (PA) to provide casual / relief cover for an elderly lady living in her own home.

The role is to support a lady with complex and progressive health needs, including Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, sensory impairment and reduced mobility. Her needs are most acute in the mornings and require structured, attentive support.

This is an important role focused on maintaining dignity, safety, wellbeing and independence within her home environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with morning routine (07:00-09:00) including waking, orientation and support to start the day
• Support with personal care, including washing, dressing and continence care (commode use)
• Ensure safe mobility and transfers, including use of a Zimmer frame
• Provide medication support, ensuring correct and timely administration
• Assist with preparation of breakfast and support with nutrition and hydration
• Monitor general health, wellbeing and comfort, responding to any changes in condition
• Provide reassurance, companionship and cognitive support, particularly where confusion may be present
• Maintain a calm, respectful and safe environment at all times

About You

• Experience in care/support work, ideally with elderly clients or neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s)
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Patient, calm and attentive, with a compassionate approach
• Comfortable supporting individuals with mobility and personal care needs
• Able to respond to fluctuating needs and health conditions
• Good communication skills and awareness of dignity and privacy

Additional Information

• This is a casual / relief position to provide cover for existing staff during holidays, sickness and other absences
• Opportunity for additional hours over time depending on needs
• Continuity, reliability and a high standard of care are essential

As part of the role, you are required to undergo an update of the PVG scheme, present two references one from your last employer. PVG costs will be covered by the employer

*Please note AILN are not the employer we work on behalf of independent employers *

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