Carer/Driver
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dundonald, Kilmarnock |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2 FT posts available - 01/Dundonald/MC |
Summary
2 FT posts available - 01/Dundonald/MC
Each Post will be for 28hrs and 1 S/O per week, Sleepover/ Waking night may be converted to daytime hrs to suit the needs of the employer.
Rate of pay: £15 per hr daytime and £14 per hr sleepover / waking night (sleepover is 10pm – 8am)
· 112hrs and 4 sleepovers flexible, per 4 week period
Days will include dayshifts, backshifts, overnights and weekends on a rota system.
Days and times to be discussed at interview.
· 6 month probationary period.
· Will be required to work extra hours to cover for other staff A/L , Days of work to be discussed at interview
. You may be asked to assist with respite cover, which may include a paid holiday either in the uk or abroad
· Full clean Drivers licence is essential
Must be a confident / competent driver
Experience in care sector is essential
Must have a current Moving & Assisting Certificate or willing to train
The employers are 2 brothers who live in the same household, they are both wheelchair users and both have a muscle wasting condition. Their Hobbies and interests are:
The employers are 2 brothers who live in the same household, they are both wheelchair users both have a muscle wasting condition that affects their day to day needs.
Duties and tasks to be undertaken: To assist with
· Full Personal Care
· Transfers using hoist
· Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
· Take part in training
· Willing to undertake training as required for the driving of the wheelchair accessible vehicle ( cost will be covered by the employer )
· Must be physically fit, this can be a physically demanding job
Their Hobbies and interests are:
· Coaching the sport of Boccia
· Sport (watching) and Music (going to gigs)
There is a 6 month probation period attached to this post, with a 1 week notice within this period if the post does not work out.
All successful applicants will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme ( cost will be reimbursed once you start the employment. )
Supply 2 up to date reference contacts
Benefits:
Company pension
Sick pay
Experience:
driving: 1 year (required)
Care experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
If you are Interested, please email your CV to: recruitment@ailn.org (Ref: 01/Dundonald/MC)
Or call Victoria on 01294 475694
Please note:
AILN is not the employer, we provide mailbox and admin support only. All hiring decisions are made by the individual employer.
Each Post will be for 28hrs and 1 S/O per week, Sleepover/ Waking night may be converted to daytime hrs to suit the needs of the employer.
Rate of pay: £15 per hr daytime and £14 per hr sleepover / waking night (sleepover is 10pm – 8am)
· 112hrs and 4 sleepovers flexible, per 4 week period
Days will include dayshifts, backshifts, overnights and weekends on a rota system.
Days and times to be discussed at interview.
· 6 month probationary period.
· Will be required to work extra hours to cover for other staff A/L , Days of work to be discussed at interview
. You may be asked to assist with respite cover, which may include a paid holiday either in the uk or abroad
· Full clean Drivers licence is essential
Must be a confident / competent driver
Experience in care sector is essential
Must have a current Moving & Assisting Certificate or willing to train
The employers are 2 brothers who live in the same household, they are both wheelchair users and both have a muscle wasting condition. Their Hobbies and interests are:
The employers are 2 brothers who live in the same household, they are both wheelchair users both have a muscle wasting condition that affects their day to day needs.
Duties and tasks to be undertaken: To assist with
· Full Personal Care
· Transfers using hoist
· Assisting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
· Take part in training
· Willing to undertake training as required for the driving of the wheelchair accessible vehicle ( cost will be covered by the employer )
· Must be physically fit, this can be a physically demanding job
Their Hobbies and interests are:
· Coaching the sport of Boccia
· Sport (watching) and Music (going to gigs)
There is a 6 month probation period attached to this post, with a 1 week notice within this period if the post does not work out.
All successful applicants will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme ( cost will be reimbursed once you start the employment. )
Supply 2 up to date reference contacts
Benefits:
Company pension
Sick pay
Experience:
driving: 1 year (required)
Care experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
If you are Interested, please email your CV to: recruitment@ailn.org (Ref: 01/Dundonald/MC)
Or call Victoria on 01294 475694
Please note:
AILN is not the employer, we provide mailbox and admin support only. All hiring decisions are made by the individual employer.
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