PA/Support Worker - 10/Dalry/FA

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Dalry; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 236,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Personal Assistant / Support Worker (PT) in the Dalry area to support a young woman with autism. The role is flexible in hours, with weekend work possible and a focus on companionship and community activities.

You will assist with daily life skills, social outings, and caregiver duties while maintaining confidentiality and a warm, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Calm and supportive with positive encouragement.
• Reliable and trustworthy with good communication.
• Interest in her hobbies to share conversation.
• Knowledge of social media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to a young woman with Autism.
• Help her access the local community and activities (bowling, cinema, cafes).
• Support life skills: shopping, budgeting, meal prep and cooking.

Skills

Calm and supportive

Reliable and trustworthy

Good communication skills

Animal lover

Tools

PVG Disclosure procedures

Job description

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T)

Hours: 10 hrs per week (40hrs in a 4 week period)

Days / Hours: Days / hours – Flexible to be discussed at interview (may include weekend work)

R.O.P: £14.59 per hr

Duties

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T) required to provide support and companionship to a young woman who lives with Autism. She stays with her family in the Dalry area

Confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Social Support

You will provide support, encouragement and companionship to assist her to access the local community including going bowling, to the cinema and going out for coffee / lunches etc. She has a developing interest in acting and drama and you may assist her to attend Drama Classes at CentreStage in Kilmarnock. She also enjoys TV dramas and soaps. She has a love for animals and is exploring a volunteering opportunity with animals which you may be required to support her with, therefore applicants must also be animal lovers, especially cats. She is a girly girl who would also enjoy spending time at home doing her hair, make up and nails

Life Skills

It is hoped that going forward you will support her with life skills including shopping, budgeting, meal preparation and cooking.

Qualities

• The family are looking for applicants who are young at heart, friendly, have a cheery personality and are easygoing.
• You must be calm and supportive with the ability to be proactive and encourage in a positive way. It is very important that you are reliable and trustworthy, with good communication skills.
• It would be beneficial if applicants have similar interests so you can have conversation about her interests and hobbies.
• You must also have a good knowledge of Social Media.

Training

You may be required to oversee medication, including prompting and record keeping, therefore Medication Training is required (this can be sourced / provided by the employer)

Experience Required

• Experience of supporting young adults with Autism preferred. You must also have a good understanding of anxiety and the ability to recognize / provide support with its symptoms.
• You must be a driver, with current drivers licence, use of own car and business insurance. (Wage rate incorporates travel allowance however mileage costs will be covered by the employer if traveling any distance for work related purposes).
• The successful applicants will have to undergo a new PVG Disclosure (or update), at the employer’s expense and supply 2 reference contacts prior to appointment and undergo relevant training.
• There is a 6-month probationary period attached to these posts with 1 weeks’ notice within that time if the post does not work out.

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