Personal Assistant: Driving & Personal Care Support

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Personal Assistant in Kilwinning to support a young man in his own home. The role is 20 hours per week across five days, including weekends, with possible evening shifts.

You will assist with personal care, daily tasks, cooking, cleaning, and community activities. Your duties include driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, helping with shopping, moving and handling, and accompanying him on trips locally and by train.

Qualifications

• Moving and assisting certificate required.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Previous experience supporting disabled people.

Responsibilities

• Moving and handling using a tracking hoist and manual hoist.
• Driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
• Providing full support with personal care.
• Supporting with household management – shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc.
• Support the person to engage in community life and activities as directed by him and his dad.

Skills

People support

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Listening

Organisation

Person-centred practice

Education

Moving and assisting certificate

Full clean driving licence

Experience supporting disabled people

Job description

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Personal Assistant in Kilwinning to support a young man in his own home. The role is 20 hours per week across five days, including weekends, with possible evening shifts.

You will assist with personal care, daily tasks, cooking, cleaning, and community activities. Your duties include driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, helping with shopping, moving and handling, and accompanying him on trips locally and by train.