SUPPORT WORKER 02/Saltcoats/WJ 06/07/2026 North Ayrshire

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Saltcoats; In loco; GBP 18.914; Part-time

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A supportive living organization in Scotland is seeking a part-time Support Worker to engage a young man in community activities. This role requires the ability to manage anxiety, provide encouragement, and support various activities like walking and swimming. The position is permanent, offering 6 hours per week at £13.73 per hour. A driving license is essential. Interested candidates must apply via the email provided, quoting the reference number.

Competenze

• Experience in reducing anxiety and supporting individuals.
• Good energy level to support walks.
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in the role.
• Essential: Driver.

Mansioni

• Support and engage a young man to access his local community.
• Encourage participation in activities in the surroundings.
• Assist as a personal assistant to help manage anxiety.
• Support activities such as walking, gym sessions, swimming.
• Provide energy, patience, and encouragement.
• Be flexible to accommodate changes.

Conoscenze

Experience in supporting individuals

Ability to manage anxiety

Flexibility

Driver

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Overview

SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED IN SALTCOATS AREA. 6 HRS PER WEEK. REF: 01/CS/JW 02/02/2026. Independent employer in North Ayrshire. 6 hours per week, £13.73 per hour. Driver essential. This post is a permanent, part-time position. You will be required to apply for the PVG process with Disclosure Scotland. You must pay for this and, once completed, you will be reimbursed in your first pay. If you leave your post within 6 months you will be required to repay the PVG cost to the employer.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage a young man to access his local community and enjoy his hobbies and interests.
• Encourage participation in activities in his local surroundings and, at times, further afield.
• Assist as a personal assistant to help manage anxiety and support him to engage and reason.
• Support activities such as walking at a good pace, going for a cuppa, gym sessions, swimming, playing pool and bowling, and participation in a local community rock choir.
• Provide energy, patience, and encouragement to recognise when the young man is anxious and help mitigate anxiety.
• Be flexible to accommodate changes and support on walks and during activities as needed.

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience in reducing anxiety and supporting individuals; ability to support the young man in engaging with activities.
• Good energy level to support walks and help ease anxieties as they arise.
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in the role.
• Essential: Driver.

Notes

Please note Ailn are a third-party organization and not the employer. If you are interested in the post please email [e-mail] and quote the reference outlined above.

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