Support Worker - 00/Irvine/SD

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 16,581 - 23,616; Part time

Job summary

Ayrshire Independent Living Network is seeking a Support Worker in Irvine, California. The role involves supporting a man in his 30s with daily living, social activities, and ensuring his mental and physical wellbeing. Applicants should be caring, reliable, and flexible, with a positive outlook and a willingness to learn.

This part-time position offers a rate of £14.59 per hour, requiring two Saturdays each month. Experience in support work is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work is helpful but not essential.
• Must have two up-to-date reference contacts, one from a previous employer.
• New PVG enhanced disclosure required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living, social activities, and community involvement.
• Help maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assist in accessing local groups and recreational activities.
• Support in managing emotional wellbeing and practical tasks.

Skills

Flexible, trustworthy, dependable

Calm and common-sense approach

Communication and listening skills

Positive team player

Willingness to learn new skills

Job description

Support Worker – Irvine

Rate of Pay: £14.59 per hour
Hours: two Saturday evenings per month (4 hours)

Job Reference: 00/Irvine/SD

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and flexible Support Worker to support a man in his 30s who enjoys gardening, keeping fit, socialising, and being part of his local community.

The person you will support likes to be in control of his own life and choices and is looking for someone who can provide guidance and encouragement while respecting his independence. He enjoys getting out and about, meeting people, trying new experiences, and developing friendships within his community.

Responsibilities

• Support him with daily living, social activities, community involvement, and maintaining both his mental and physical wellbeing.
• Encourage a balanced approach to decision-making, help him stay safe at home and in the community, and support him to recognise when he may need additional help or support with his mental health.
• Assist in accessing local groups, activities, and community resources, as well as organised recreational activities and social opportunities, including support to go out socially on Saturday nights.
• Help him manage practical day‑to‑day tasks, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and coping with feelings and stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Flexible, trustworthy, dependable, and can use a calm and common‑sense approach.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations, communicate and listen well, and work positively as part of a team.
• Respectful, non‑judgemental, maintain confidentiality, comfortable taking direction, reflective and thoughtful approach.
• Positive outlook, willingness to learn new skills, respect for the rights, choices, and individuality of the person being supported.
• Experience in support work is helpful but not essential.

Other requirements

• Two up‑to‑date reference contacts required; one must be from a present or previous employer.
• New PVG enhanced disclosure required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).

Probationary Period

The probationary period is six months. Either party can end the employment by giving the other one week’s notice during this period.

Post subject to successful reference and PVG checks.