Casual Support Worker - 00/Monkton/GM

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Monkton; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Casual / Relief Personal Assistant (PA) for morning support in Monkton, South Ayrshire. The ideal candidate will assist an elderly client with complex needs, ensuring comfort and dignity during their morning routine. Responsibilities include personal care, safe mobility, and medication support. The position requires compassion, reliability, and experience in care/support work. Additional hours may be available as needed. Apply via email at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly clients or neurological conditions, ideally including Parkinson's.
• Ability to work independently and respond to fluctuating needs.
• Commitment to maintaining dignity and privacy for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning routine including waking and support.
• Support personal care including washing and dressing.
• Ensure safe mobility and provide medication support.
• Monitor health and provide companionship.

Skills

Experience in care/support work

Good communication skills

Compassionate approach

Reliable and punctual

Job description

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

Location: Monkton, South Ayrshire (KA9)

Hours: Casual / Ad hoc cover. Primarily 07:00 – 09:00 (morning support).

Rate of Pay: £15.00. Additional hours may be available to cover holidays, sickness and occasional daytime support.

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 conditionsGood 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.

If you feel you have the qualities and life skills to enable the person to have a better quality of life. Please send your application and CV by e-mail to [e-mail]. Please quote ref 00/Monkton/GM.