Personal Assistant/Support Worker - 00/Ayr/MC 28/10/2026 Ayr

AILN; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check paid by employer

Flexible hours

Job summary

AILN is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support an older gentleman at his home in Ayr. The role provides flexible respite and cover, as required by his family, and involves assisting with daily living tasks and companionship.

The successful candidate will have patience with memory difficulties, comfort around dogs, and experience in care. This is a direct employment by the family with a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and respectful approach to care.
• Patience with memory difficulties and senior needs.
• Reliable, observant and able to follow routines.
• Experience in care or support work is beneficial.
• Comfortable around dogs and pet in the home.

Responsibilities

• Support with morning and evening personal care, including washing, dressing and oral hygiene.
• Assist with toileting and continence care while maintaining dignity.
• Apply creams and support skin care as directed.
• Provide safe mobility and movement around the home.
• Prepare and serve meals and ensure hydration.
• Assist with medication in line with care arrangements.
• Offer companionship and reassurance.
• accompany on occasional outings, including with mobility scooter.
• Monitor wellbeing and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Experience in care

Balance and mobility support

Dogs friendly

Job description

Personal Assistant/Support Worker – 00/Ayr/MC 28/10/2026 Private Employer Ayr

Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Older Gentleman
Location: South Ayrshire
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Flexible, occasional respite and cover support
Employment: Directly employed by the family

About the Role:
We are looking for a kind, caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support an older gentleman in his own home.

The role is to provide flexible respite and cover support for his son, who currently manages his day-to-day care. Support may be required if his son is unwell, needs to be elsewhere for work or personal commitments, or requires a break from his caring responsibilities.

The position is expected to be required only occasionally, but it will provide valuable reassurance to the family and help ensure continuity of care.

About the Gentleman:
He is a friendly gentleman who enjoys watching television and films, having his meals and getting out for a morning treat when the weather permits.

He lives with mild cognitive impairment, which can vary from day to day. He can hold conversations and make his own decisions, although he may benefit from information being explained clearly and patiently.

He also has type 2 diabetes, reduced mobility and double incontinence. He walks short distances using two walking sticks and requires support to help maintain his balance and safety.

Please note, There is a pet spaniel in the family home, so applicants must be comfortable around dogs.

Main Duties:

• Supporting with morning and evening personal care, including washing, showering, dressing and oral hygiene.
• Assisting with toileting and continence care while maintaining dignity, privacy and comfort.
• Applying creams as directed and supporting the care of vulnerable skin and pressure areas.
• Providing safe support with mobility and movement around the home.
• Preparing and serving meals, snacks and drinks, ensuring fresh water is available.
• Supporting with medication in accordance with agreed care arrangements and guidance.
• Offering companionship, conversation and reassurance.
• Accompanying him on occasional outings, where appropriate, including supporting him when using his mobility scooter.
• Monitoring his general wellbeing and helping maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

His personal care routine can vary in length depending on his toileting needs, so patience and flexibility are essential.

About You:

• Kind, compassionate and respectful.
• Patient and understanding of memory difficulties.
• Comfortable providing personal care and continence support.
• Confident supporting someone with reduced mobility and balance difficulties.
• Reliable, observant and able to follow established routines.
• Respectful of his independence, choices and dignity.
• Comfortable around dogs.
• Previous experience in care or support work would be beneficial, particularly experience supporting older people with personal care needs.

What We Offer:

• £13.45 per hour.
• Flexible, occasional hours to provide respite and cover.
• Direct employment by the family.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference to an individual and his family.

PVG check: The cost of the required PVG check will be paid by the employer.

***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***