Personal Assistant/Support Worker - 06/Ayr/FR

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Ayr; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) is seeking a Personal Assistant/Support Worker in Ayr for a part-time, on-site role supporting a 16-year-old. The role includes driving duties, personal care, and helping her engage in community activities while prioritising safety and wellbeing.

Experience with epilepsy and caring roles is beneficial. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; PVG scheme membership will be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to support a non-verbal young person with epilepsy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Health and safety awareness and calm response in varied situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a 16-year-old living in Ayr.
• Support participation in community activities and maintain independence.
• Assist with personal care when required (washing, dressing, eating).
• Assume safe driving duties as part of the role and use a vehicle.
• Support with lifting and assistive mobility as needed.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate person

Good communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Patient

Job description

Personal Assistant/Support Worker - 06/Ayr/FR

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours – flexible as agreed by employer, weekend work is required

Hours: Part-time

Location: Ayr, KA7 1RH

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Essential: Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Duties

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to provide one-to-one support for a friendly non verbal 16-year-old young lady living in the Ayr area.

The role involves supporting her to enjoy community activities and maintain her independence while ensuring her safety and wellbeing. She has epilepsy, so an awareness of health and safety and the ability to respond calmly in different situations are important.

She enjoys shopping, going out for coffee and lunch, visiting the cinema, bowling, music, and taking part in other activities within the community. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as driving will form part of the role.

You must also be willing to take the persons arm and offer support with walking to ensure that there is less risk of a fall if she has a seizure.

The successful applicant will also provide personal care support, including assistance with washing, getting changed, eating and drinking, and cutting up food at mealtimes when required.

Qualities

We are looking for someone who is friendly, chatty, patient, caring, and dependable with a good sense of Humour. You should be comfortable providing personal care, have good communication skills, and be able to build a positive and supportive relationship. She enjoys spending time with someone who is fun, engaging, and not afraid to be a little silly. An understanding of health and safety responsibilities is also essential.

Training

You may be required to undertake training which will be provided to oversee medication, including prompting and record keeping,

Epilepsy training and moving and assisting training

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Two satisfactory references will be required, including one from a previous employer, and the successful candidate will be required to join or be a member of the PVG Scheme. Previous care or support experience would be beneficial, although it is not essential for someone with the right values, attitude, and willingness to learn.

If you are a compassionate person who enjoys helping others and supporting young people to get the most out of life, we would love to hear from you.

***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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