Support Worker - 10/Ayr/CC 06/07/2026 Ayr

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Ayr; On-site; GBP 1,432,015 - 2,039,536; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Support Worker in Ayr to assist a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability. Responsibilities include helping him engage with the local community for social activities like going to the gym and cinema. Applicants should have empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships. Competitive pay rate of £12.60 per hour, requiring flexibility and patience. Interested candidates should email their CV to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability.
• Assist with access to local community activities.
• Aid in building confidence through social engagement.

Skills

Interest in people

Clear communication

Knowledge of emotional and practical difficulties

Good listening skills

Empathetic approach

Trust-building with families

Problem-solving abilities

Organised and flexible

Patience and emotional resilience

Non-judgmental attitude

Respect for client confidentiality

Job description

Support Worker – 10/Ayr/CC 21/01/2026 Personal Employer Ayr

Job ref – 10/Ayr/CC
Job Advert- Personal Assistant
Location – Ayr
Pay Rate£12.60 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata
Hours: – 7 Hours per week.

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 f
• A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties apersonmay face
• Good listening skills
• An empathetic approach topeople
• The ability to gain the trust ofpeopleand 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 thepersonsneeds 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.

If interested please email your up to date CV to – [e-mail] phone [phone]and quote ref10/Ayr/CC

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