PA/Support Worker - 06/Kilwinning/MK

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 16,740 - 23,436; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant / Support Worker in Kilwinning. The role involves providing support and companionship to a young man with Autism, ensuring his safety and encouraging positive interactions. Applicants must have experience working with young adults with Autism and possess a driver's license and car access. The pay rate is £14.56 for 6 hours per week, with flexible hours to be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults with Autism essential.
• Driver’s licence and access to own car with business insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to a young man with Autism.
• Encourage positive interaction and supervise to ensure safety.
• Support access to activities like gym and swimming.

Skills

Experience working with young adults with Autism

Driver’s licence

Job description

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T)

Hours: 6 hrs per week.

Days/Hours: Proposed shifts 10am – 1pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm; days flexible – to be discussed at interview.

Rate of Pay: £14.56.

Duties

Provide support and companionship to a young man with a diagnosis of Autism who lives with his family in the Kilwinning area.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide social support and companionship within the local community, ensuring safety at all times.
• Supervise to prevent running away, responding promptly to distractions.
• Support access to local activities, including gym and swimming pool; assist with water activities.
• Encourage positive interaction; continuity and consistency are very important.
• Companion for activities such as car‑related interests, sports events, football games, and stadium visits.
• Attend music and theatre events, such as Centre Stage in Kilmarnock, to build confidence.
• Provide minimal personal care, prompting for dressing after swimming, etc.

Experience and Requirements

• Experience working with young adults with Autism essential.
• Driver’s licence and access to own car with business insurance; current licence preferred.
• Wage rate includes travel allowance; mileage costs covered for work‑related travel.
• Must undergo new PVG Disclosure at employer’s expense and supply 2 references before appointment.
• Agree to 6‑month probationary period with 1 week’s notice if the role does not work out.

How to Apply

Send CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref: 06/Kilwinning/MK.

Alternatively, contact Victoria Shepherd on 07562074610 for an application form to be returned to:
Ayrshire Independent Living Network
The Michael Lynch Centre
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan
KA22 8DG.

***Please note that AILN are not the employers; AILN is a Self‑Directed Support Charity offering support, payroll & mailbox service on behalf of Individual Employers***