Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T)

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support charity in Scotland is looking for a part-time Personal Assistant to provide support and companionship to a young man with Autism in Kilwinning. The role involves assisting with community activities, ensuring his safety, and supporting his personal care needs. Candidates should have experience working with Autistic individuals, a valid driver's license, and be able to use their car. Flexible hours are offered, with a pay rate between £12.60 and £13.73 per hour.

Benefits

Mileage costs covered for work-related travel

Paid work through a reputable charity

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support and companionship to individuals with Autism.
• Fitness to respond quickly to safety concerns.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to use own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to a young man with Autism.
• Assist with community activities and personal care tasks.
• Ensure the individual’s safety during outings.

Skills

Experience working with young adults with Autism

Possession of a valid driver’s licence

Ability to provide social support

Job description

Ref: 06/Kilwinning/JL

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T)

Hours: 6 hrs per week.

Proposed shifts: 10am – 1pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm (Days flexible to be discussed at interview).

Rate of Pay: £12.60 - £13.73 per hour.

Role Summary

Provide support and companionship to a young man with Autism, who lives with his family in the Kilwinning area.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Offer social support and companionship within the local community, ensuring his safety. Constant supervision is required as he has no sense of danger or road safety.
• Assist with accessing community activities such as the gym, swimming pool (he cannot swim but enjoys being in the water), football games, and other excursions, including longer trips to stadiums.
• Support personal care tasks, e.g., prompting dressing after swimming.
• Encourage confidence so he can attend cultural events such as Centre Stage in Kilmarnock.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with young adults with Autism.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence, use of own car and business insurance, and physical fitness to respond quickly if he runs off.
• Will undergo a new PVG Disclosure at the employer’s expense and provide two reference contacts prior to appointment.

Other Information

• 6‑month probationary period with one‑week notice during that period.
• Mileage costs covered for work related travel; travel allowance incorporated in the wage.
• Paid employment through Ayrshire Independent Living Network, The Michael Lynch Centre, 71 Princes Street, Ardrossan, KA22 8DG.
• Note: AILN are a Self‑Directed Support Charity offering support, payroll & mailbox services on behalf of Individual Employers.

How to Apply

Email CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref: 06/Kilwinning/JL.

Alternatively, contact Jennifer Lee at 01294 475686 to request an application form. Return the completed form to the address above.