Support Worker
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ayr, South Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10/Ayr/CC |
Summary
Job ref – 10/Ayr/CC
Job Advert- Personal Assistant
Location – Ayr
Pay Rate £12.60 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata
Hours: - 7 Hours per week.
To support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability. He lives with family.
He is looking for help to accessing the local community. For social aspects like, going the to gym, cinema and out for coffee.
He can walk short distances; he has a wheelchair but he re reluctant to use it.
He has limited speech also.
Looking for someone who could work along side the family to build his confidence.
Skills
An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
Good listening skills
An empathetic approach to people
The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
Good problem-solving abilities
An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
Patience and emotional resilience
A non-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation
A respect for client confidentiality
Successful applicant will have to supply 2 up to date Reference contacts, one must be from a present or previous employer and a undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme, prior to appointment (disclosure to be reimbursed by the employer)
There is a 6 month probationary period for the post.
If interested please email your up to date CV to - recruitment@ailn.org or phone 01294 475694 and quote ref 10/Ayr/CC
**** Please note AILN are not the employers****
Job Advert- Personal Assistant
Location – Ayr
Pay Rate £12.60 per hour plus 5.6 weeks AL Pro Rata
Hours: - 7 Hours per week.
To support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability. He lives with family.
He is looking for help to accessing the local community. For social aspects like, going the to gym, cinema and out for coffee.
He can walk short distances; he has a wheelchair but he re reluctant to use it.
He has limited speech also.
Looking for someone who could work along side the family to build his confidence.
Skills
An interest in people and a commitment to helping others
The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families.
A knowledge of the emotional and practical difficulties a person may face
Good listening skills
An empathetic approach to people
The ability to gain the trust of people and their families and to build good relationships.
Good problem-solving abilities
An organised, efficient and flexible approach to the job
Patience and emotional resilience
A non-judgmental attitude regardless of the persons needs or situation
A respect for client confidentiality
Successful applicant will have to supply 2 up to date Reference contacts, one must be from a present or previous employer and a undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme, prior to appointment (disclosure to be reimbursed by the employer)
There is a 6 month probationary period for the post.
If interested please email your up to date CV to - recruitment@ailn.org or phone 01294 475694 and quote ref 10/Ayr/CC
**** Please note AILN are not the employers****
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