PA/Support Worker - 10/Dalry/FA 07/09/2026 Dalry

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a part-time PA/Support Worker in Dalry to provide support and companionship to a young woman with autism. The role offers 10 hours per week, with potential weekend work, and a £14.59 per hour rate, with travel allowances included.

Responsibilities include helping her access the local community, supporting hobbies such as drama classes, and assisting with life skills like shopping and cooking. PVG disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Driver with valid licence and use of own car.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, calm and proactive with positive approach.
• Knowledge of social media.
• Patience and empathy with supportive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and companionship to a young woman with autism.
• Assist with social activities and community access (bowling, cinema, meals).
• Support drama classes and other hobbies; accompany to activities.
• Assist with life skills: shopping, budgeting, meal planning.

Skills

Driver's license

Excellent communication

Reliable and trustworthy

Calm and supportive

Knowledge of social media

Job description

PA/Support Worker – 10/Dalry/FA 07/09/2026 Personal Employer Dalry

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

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Self Directed Support 01294 475685/6 Payroll & Budget Management 01294 475681