P/T Support Worker/Driver - 02/Kilm/FC

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

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network seeks a part-time Support Worker/Driver to assist a young lady with Cerebral Palsy in Kilmarnock. This role involves social support during Boccia sessions and weekend activities. Applicants should be friendly, reliable, and own a vehicle for transport. A moving and assisting certificate is preferred. The wage rate is £13.45 per hour for 6 hours a week, with mileage reimbursement. To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Ability to support a wheelchair user socially.
• Experience with young adults, preferably in a supportive role.
• Flexibility to assist in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist a young lady with Cerebral Palsy during social activities.
• Help plan and participate in Bochcia training sessions.
• Provide emotional support and facilitate communication.

Skills

Patience

Friendliness

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

Moving and assisting certificate

Job description

P/T Support Worker / Driver

Ref: 02/Kilm/FC

Social support.

6 hrs per week – 1 evening shift every week and 1 weekend day or evening, fortnightly.

Wage rate: £13.45 per hour

Duties

To support a young lady who has Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user socially. You will be required to assist her at Boccia training sessions in Glasgow weekly, and 1 day at the weekend for social activities, every fortnight.

Further details discussed at interview.

You will help to plan activities.

Interests include: fashion/modelling, disability sport, music and motorsport.

She gets on well with people of her own peer group, mid 20s/30s that share common interests.

The young lady has a stammer, you will be required to be patient and give her time to get her words out and be confident in taking phone calls for her as/when required. You should be friendly, reliable and easy going.

Preferably have a moving and assisting certificate, as you will be assisting with car transfers, pushing her wheelchair and occasionally assist with personal care.

Driver with access to own vehicle is required, you will be required to have business use on your car Insurance. Mileage will be reimbursed for using your car as part of your duties.

The family have 1 small rescue dog.

• This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period, with a 1 week’s notice if the post isn’t working out.

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

• 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.