Support Worker - 09/Ayr/BK

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN); Ayr; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) is seeking a part-time Support Worker in Ayr to assist a sociable client with Down Syndrome. You will accompany her to activities, support everyday tasks, and help her participate in preferred hobbies.

A driving licence is advantageous, and a PVG check plus references are required. The role is on-site with flexible hours of about 10 hours per week (40 hours per month) and includes training provided by the employer.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 months' care experience.
• Be attentive and organised.
• Able to manage your own workload.

Aufgaben

• Support a sociable lady with Down Syndrome in daily activities and appointments.
• Assist with accessing and participating in hobbies and outings.
• Provide driving to accompany activities when needed.

Kenntnisse

Care experience

Driving licence

Organised

Jobbeschreibung

Support Worker - 09/Ayr/BK

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Ayr, KA7 1AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Pay Rate £13.45 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata

Hours: around 10 hours per week or 40 hours per month

Confident Driver: Must be a confident driver with access to a reliable vehicle.

This post is to work with a sociable lady who has Down Syndrome. The post is currently flexible with hours to be agreed with employer.

Training on what is required will be given by the employer. The person can get around by herself but may need a little help getting in and out of vehicles.

The person is seeking an experienced Support Worker to be with her.

The person enjoys traveling, office work, socialising with friends, swimming, aqua aerobics, taking part in gym activities and 10 pin bowling. She also enjoys, eating out, listening to music and going to the cinema. You will be required to support her to access and participate in these activities. You will need a minimum of 6 months' care experience, be attentive, organised and be able to manage your own workload. A full Driving licence would be an advantage.

Post subject to successful reference and PVG checks.

Two up to date Reference contacts are required one of which must be from a present or previous employer. In addition, a new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).

Probationary Period attached 6 months to this post. During this period, either party can end the employment by giving the other one weeks’ notice.

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