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Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, is seeking a reliable female personal assistant to support a young disabled woman. The position is evenings and occasional weekends, with some flexibility and training provided.

You will provide personal care, assist transfers, prepare meals, do light housekeeping, manage medications, and help with light admin. You may accompany the employer on activities and holidays.

Qualifications

• PVG required; employer will refund cost.
• Dog-friendly applicants only.
• UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Assist with transfers between wheelchair, toilet and bed.
• Prepare simple meals.
• Light household tasks to keep home tidy and to order medication.
• Assist with typing and basic admin.
• Occasionally cover staff sickness or holiday.
• Support activities such as swimming, cinema, and days out.
• Accompany employer on dog walks and clean up after the dog.
• Occasionally accompany on holidays (paid, agreed in advance).

Skills

Willing to help others

Personal care capable

Dog-friendly

Reliable and caring

UK driving licence

Job description

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

North Ayrshire• 16-20 hours per week• £13.86 per hour

About the Role

*Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010)*

I am looking for a reliable and caring female personal assistant to support a young disabled woman in North Ayrshire. The role mainly covers evenings and alternate weekends, with some flexibility. Training will be given.

What You'11 Do

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)


• Support transfers between wheelchair, toilet, and bed


• Prepare simple meals


• Light household tasks to keep the home tidy Help organise and order medication


• Assist with typing and basic admin


• Occasionally cover staff sickness/holiday


• Support with activities such as swimming, cinema, and days out (no need to be a strong swimmer - I stay in my depth)

Accompany employer on dog walks and clean up after the dog.

Occasionally accompany the employer and family on holidays (paid, agreed in advance)

About You

• Enjoys helping others


• Happy to provide personal care


• Comfortable around dogs

Reliable, caring, and takes pride in their work

UK driving license (Manual/Automatic)

Hours

Mostly evenings and weekends. Example rota:

Mon & Tue: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Weekl

Mon & Tue: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Wed: 3pm-10pm

Week2

Mon, Tue & Thu: 7:30pm-10:30pm

• Alternate weekends: 9am-4pm or 7:30pm-10:30pm

Hours can be discussed at interview.

Additional Information

PVG required - the employer will refund the cost. Dog-friendly applicants only.

Contact: [e-mail]

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) Salary: from £13.86 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Ardrossan, KA22 8DG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

Summary

North Ayrshire• 16-20 hours per week• £13.86 per hour

About the Role

*Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010)*

I am looking for a reliable and caring female personal assistant to support a young disabled woman in North Ayrshire. The role mainly covers evenings and alternate weekends, with some flexibility. Training will be given.

What You'11 Do

• Provide personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)


• Support transfers between wheelchair, toilet, and bed


• Prepare simple meals


• Light household tasks to keep the home tidy Help organise and order medication


• Assist with typing and basic admin


• Occasionally cover staff sickness/holiday


• Support with activities such as swimming, cinema, and days out (no need to be a strong swimmer - I stay in my depth)

Accompany employer on dog walks and clean up after the dog.

Occasionally accompany the employer and family on holidays (paid, agreed in advance)

About You

• Enjoys helping others


• Happy to provide personal care


• Comfortable around dogs

Reliable, caring, and takes pride in their work

UK driving license (Manual/Automatic)

Hours

Mostly evenings and weekends. Example rota:

Weekl

Mon & Tue: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Wed: 3pm-10pm

Week2

Mon, Tue & Thu: 7:30pm-10:30pm

• Alternate weekends: 9am-4pm or 7:30pm-10:30pm

Hours can be discussed at interview.

Additional Information

PVG required - the employer will refund the cost. Dog-friendly applicants only.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.