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Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

On-site job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) in Ayr seeks a part-time Personal Assistant/Support Worker to provide one-to-one care for a non verbal 16-year-old girl. You will support activities in the community, help her remain independent, and ensure safety and wellbeing in daily tasks.

Driving is essential as is access to a vehicle. Training with epilepsy and moving/assisting will be provided. PVG membership and references are required; prior care experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Two satisfactory references, including one from a previous employer.
• Must join or be a member of the PVG Scheme.
• Previous care or support experience would be beneficial, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a non-verbal 16-year-old living in Ayr.
• Help the young person participate in community activities and maintain independence.
• Assist with personal care: washing, getting changed, eating and drinking, and cutting up food when required.
• Drive to activities and respond calmly in health and safety situations, including seizures.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Patient

Good communication

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

Location: Ayr, KA7 1RH

Hours: Part-time

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Aug 2026

Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

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

Requirements

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.