Support worker
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cumnock, East Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Cumnock TM/ EG/ 14 |
Summary
Ref: Cumnock/ EG/ 14 hours per week
P/T Companion support worker
Hours: 14 hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.60
Dual Funded: Self-directed support & ILF
Days Days and times to be discussed at interview.
Employer willing to be flexible with days and times, but will include weekends at times.
Location: Cumnock
Personal Assistant / Companion required to provide support to a gentleman in Cumnock.
He has a wheelchair which he only uses when necessary.
To provide personal care support including showering, dressing, meal prep, assistance with medication, as well as household tasks. Assistance with shopping, paperwork, ordering medication
You may be asked at times to assist with covering for other staff that assist with his social support ( if they are on A/L or off sick ) you may be accompanying the gentleman on outings to golf / fishing weather permitting and to appointments.
Experience / Qualifications Required
Full Drivers licence preferred, as will occasionally have to drive the employer’s vehicle if he is unwell. Previous experience working in the care sector
Qualities
This vacancy would be suitable to someone with a mature outlook who would feel comfortable to support the employer with the above tasks.
It is essential that you are reliable, trustworthy, respectful and aware of the importance of confidentiality.
There is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post, please note there is a 1 weeks notice within this period if things don’t work out
Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme as well as provide 2 up to date reference contacts
To apply please email your CV to evelyn@ailn.org quoting Ref Cumnock TM / EG / 14 hrs
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS IN RECEIPT OF SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT FUNDING AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
P/T Companion support worker
Hours: 14 hours per week
Hourly rate: £12.60
Dual Funded: Self-directed support & ILF
Days Days and times to be discussed at interview.
Employer willing to be flexible with days and times, but will include weekends at times.
Location: Cumnock
Personal Assistant / Companion required to provide support to a gentleman in Cumnock.
He has a wheelchair which he only uses when necessary.
To provide personal care support including showering, dressing, meal prep, assistance with medication, as well as household tasks. Assistance with shopping, paperwork, ordering medication
You may be asked at times to assist with covering for other staff that assist with his social support ( if they are on A/L or off sick ) you may be accompanying the gentleman on outings to golf / fishing weather permitting and to appointments.
Experience / Qualifications Required
Full Drivers licence preferred, as will occasionally have to drive the employer’s vehicle if he is unwell. Previous experience working in the care sector
Qualities
This vacancy would be suitable to someone with a mature outlook who would feel comfortable to support the employer with the above tasks.
It is essential that you are reliable, trustworthy, respectful and aware of the importance of confidentiality.
There is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post, please note there is a 1 weeks notice within this period if things don’t work out
Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme as well as provide 2 up to date reference contacts
To apply please email your CV to evelyn@ailn.org quoting Ref Cumnock TM / EG / 14 hrs
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS IN RECEIPT OF SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT FUNDING AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
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