Female Support Worker - 03/Cumnock/MT 08/04/2026 Cumnock

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

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Female Support Worker in Cumnock to assist a young woman with learning disabilities and sight impairment. The role involves engaging her in community activities like swimming and bowling, providing companionship, and occasional personal care support. Must demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, and a sense of humor. The position offers a contract of 15 hours per week with a living wage of £13.45 per hour and includes 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supporting people to fulfill their potential.
• Understanding how to empower persons in care.
• Experience positively supporting someone as a peer.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in community life and activities.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Provide companionship when required.
• Work flexibly in the evenings and weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Person-centered practice

Ability to connect with community activities

Job description

Female Support Worker – 03/Cumnock/MT 08/04/2026

Personal Employer: Cumnock, East Ayrshire. Position: Female Personal Assistant to a young lady who is 20 years old.

Contract: 15 hours per week. Salary: Living wage rate – £13.45 per hour, paid 4 weekly in arrears.

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata for contracted staff.

Days of work / times required: Wednesday and Friday after daycare centre 2 PM‑6 PM, Saturday or Sunday 11 AM‑6 PM. Flexible schedule may be required.

Job Purpose

To support a young lady who has learning disabilities and a sight impairment to socialise within her community. She enjoys swimming, bowling, outdoor activities, music, and dancing.

Probationary Period

There is a 6‑month probationary period attached to the post.

Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or updated PVG disclosure and supply two up‑to‑date reference contacts prior to appointment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by her family, mainly social activities such as swimming, ten‑pin bowling, and bus outings.
• Assist with a small amount of personal care tasks while she is out.
• Provide companionship in her own home when required.
• Work flexibly in the evenings and on weekends as planned in advance.
• Support her choices and preferences, guided by the family.

Person Specification

• Attributes – Essential Criteria
• Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.
• Knowledge & skills: understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.
• Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.
• Excellent and effective communication and listening skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of good person‑centred practice.
• Experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar.
• Engage effectively and work in partnership with others.
• Supported people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Physically capable.
• Good sense of humour, flexible, reliable, and down to earth.
• Ability to connect into community activities and to make contacts/networks.

To Apply

Email your CV to [e-mail] (quote ref 03/Cumnock/MT). Alternatively, contact Victoria at 01294 475694 to request an application form.