Support Worker/Befriender (Male) - 02/Ayr/BB

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Ayr; On-site; GBP 15,286 - 21,771; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network seeks a Male Support Worker/Befriender for 16 hours per week in Ayr. The successful candidate will assist a 34-year-old man with mobility issues and learning disabilities and engage in various social activities. Responsibilities include personal care, administrative tasks, and household support. Candidates should have swimming ability and be flexible with hours. Previous experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Able to provide personal care and support for a client with mobility issues.
• Good swimmer and comfortable in water for client activities.
• Possess basic skills for diary planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout the day, including personal care and health activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks like diary planning and reporting.
• Accompany client to social events and perform household tasks.

Skills

Swimming ability

Basic administrative skills

Flexibility for variable hours

Ability to befriend and support individuals with disabilities

Job description

Support Worker / Befriender (Male)

Location: Ayr

Hours: 16 hours per week (variable – to be discussed at interview)

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout the day, including personal care and various health activities, to support the wellbeing of the client.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks, such as diary planning and daily/monthly reporting.
• Offer social support, which may include accompanying the client to a local swimming pool (requiring good swimming ability), football games, walks, days out, cinema, or other social events.
• Perform household tasks such as preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meals, making hot drinks or snacks, and maintaining cleanliness of surfaces and kitchenware.
• Assist with shopping trips and other general tasks required by the employer.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the employer’s privacy at all times.

Requirements

• Male, able to befriend and support a 34‑year‑old man with mobility issues (wheelchair use) and learning disabilities.
• Good swimming ability and comfortable in water.
• Basic administrative skills for diary planning and reporting.
• Flexible with variable hours; availability for shifts that may change week to week and to cover staff absences.
• Provide two up‑to‑date reference contacts and undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups Disclosure check.
• Six‑month probationary period and provision of a 1‑week notice during this time if the role is not a good fit.
• Preferred: current clean driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Previous experience in a caring role is advantageous but not mandatory.

Employment terms

• 16 hours per week, variable – to be discussed at interview.
• Annual leave of 5.6 weeks (inclusive of public holidays).
• Schedule may vary week to week and the post may change according to the employer’s needs.
• Must be willing to help when other staff are on leave or sick.