Support Worker - 10/Ayr/CC

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ayr; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability in Ayr. You will help him access the local community, such as gym visits, cinema outings, and social coffees, while promoting confidence and independence.

The role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication with families. A PVG check and references are required; 6-month probation applies. On-site working pattern.

Qualifications

• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others.
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face.
• Good listening skills.
• An empathetic approach to people.
• The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job.
• Patience and emotional resilience.
• A non-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation.
• A respect for client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability.
• Help access the local community for social activities like gym, cinema, and coffee outings.
• Assist with mobility and communication as needed, supporting independence.
• Build confidence by working alongside the family and developing trust.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Communication

Trust building

Problem solving

Organised

Patience

Non-judgmental

Confidentiality

Active listening

Job description

Support Worker - 10/Ayr/CC

Company: Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

Salary: £13.45 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata

Hours: 7 Hours per week.

Job ref – 10/Ayr/CC

Job Advert- Personal Assistant

Location – Ayr

Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Aug 2026

Closing date: 9 Sept 2026

To support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability. He lives with family.

He is looking for help to accessing the local community. For social aspects like, going the to gym, cinema and out for coffee.

He can walk short distances; he has a wheelchair but he re reluctant to use it.

He has limited speech also.

Looking for someone who could work along side the family to build his confidence.

Skills

• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
• An empathetic approach to people
• The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
• Patience and emotional resilience
• A non-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation
• A respect for client confidentiality

Successful applicant will have to supply 2 up to date Reference contacts, one must be from a present or previous employer and a undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme, prior to appointment (disclosure to be reimbursed by the employer)

There is a 6 month probationary period for the post.

Skills

• An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
• The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
• Good listening skills
• An empathetic approach to people
• The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
• Patience and emotional resilience
• A non-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation
• A respect for client confidentiality

Successful applicant will have to supply 2 up to date Reference contacts, one must be from a present or previous employer and a undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme, prior to appointment (disclosure to be reimbursed by the employer)

There is a 6 month probationary period for the post.

Please note AILN are not the employers

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