Carer / Companion (P/T) - (Casual)
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Ref; 010/Kilmarnock/JL |
Summary
Carer / Companion (P/T) - (Casual)
Ref: 010/Kilmarnock/JL
Hours: Casual – As and when required
ROP: £12.60 per hour
Details
Carer / Companion required to provide support and companionship to a gentleman with Hypoxic Brain Injury which has significantly impacted on his cognition and mobility.
Duties
You will be required to provide personal care including showering / dressing and meal provision. You will provide companionship within the gentleman’s home and on social outings.
The gentleman enjoys listening to music; movies; gardening. We are looking for an individual who has a sense of humour and patience.
Experience / Qualifications Required
Experience of working in Care / knowledge of manual handling, brain injury and wheelchair safety would be beneficial. Moving & Assisting training required – however can be provided by the employer.
***Please note that the Employer will require staff to adhere to safe working practice, this will include the use of PPE ( Masks, hand gel, gloves ) , as well as using Lateral Flow Testing Kits . PPE will be supplied by the employer.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org Quoting Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL
Application form can be downloaded here
Alternatively, please contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:
Jennifer Lee, Self Directed Support Advisor
Ayrshire Independent Living Network
The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan, KA22 8DG
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
Ref: 010/Kilmarnock/JL
Hours: Casual – As and when required
ROP: £12.60 per hour
Details
Carer / Companion required to provide support and companionship to a gentleman with Hypoxic Brain Injury which has significantly impacted on his cognition and mobility.
Duties
You will be required to provide personal care including showering / dressing and meal provision. You will provide companionship within the gentleman’s home and on social outings.
The gentleman enjoys listening to music; movies; gardening. We are looking for an individual who has a sense of humour and patience.
Experience / Qualifications Required
Experience of working in Care / knowledge of manual handling, brain injury and wheelchair safety would be beneficial. Moving & Assisting training required – however can be provided by the employer.
***Please note that the Employer will require staff to adhere to safe working practice, this will include the use of PPE ( Masks, hand gel, gloves ) , as well as using Lateral Flow Testing Kits . PPE will be supplied by the employer.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org Quoting Ref: 010 / Kilmarnock /JL
Application form can be downloaded here
Alternatively, please contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:
Jennifer Lee, Self Directed Support Advisor
Ayrshire Independent Living Network
The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan, KA22 8DG
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
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