Personal Assistant/Support Worker - HJ
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.73 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Kilmaurs, Kilmarnock |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 09/Kil/HJ |
Summary
Personal Assistant – 09/Kil/HJ
For a young gentleman in Kilmaurs
1 post Hours flexible from 10 up to 18 per week
(Available early mornings :7am - 9:15am some full days 7-4:30pm
Some evenings 6-8pm and Saturday daytime)
Salary:
Living wage rate - £13.73 per hr , wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears by a payroll service.
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rata for contracted staff
Days of work / times required
Job Purpose:
Young man who has Down’s syndrome & Autism and associated sensory related challenges and learning disabilities alongside developmental delays. Also has chronic reflux disease.
The support person-
Male, youthful, fit & energetic, fun loving, active and not afraid to be silly. Likes to dance & sing.
Must be Patient, kind & sensitive
Be firm but gentle, assertive but calm.
Be able to swim
Driver and has own car
Clearly spoken, calm slow speech.
Experience:
Experience of supporting someone with Down's syndrome & Autism would be advantageous but full shadow trading and supportive strategies & approach will be provided.
Previous experience of supporting people with communication difficulties and sensory challenges.
Knowledge of Makaton sign also advantageous.
Education/early years training /experience also useful to support continued development with literacy & numeracy
The job:
Supporting and promoting development of independence for a young man each morning to :
get washed & dressed
Make breakfast
Eating and drinking support
taking medication
Washing dishes
Get ready to go out for the day / brush teeth/ hair etc
Supporting travel to and participation in day to day activities such as Ten pin bowling, gym, swimming, all ability bikes
Support at work experience
Attend evening social groups
Weekend social support
Support at home after day to wash & tidy packed lunch dishes,
Stay safe
Hours (initially with opportunity to increase )
7am - 9am Monday
7am or 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday
7am - 9:15am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10am - 1pm or 11am - 2pm Alternate Saturdays
6:15 - 8:15pm Friday
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org ref: 09/Kil/HJ. Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694
**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 EMPLOYER***
For a young gentleman in Kilmaurs
1 post Hours flexible from 10 up to 18 per week
(Available early mornings :7am - 9:15am some full days 7-4:30pm
Some evenings 6-8pm and Saturday daytime)
Salary:
Living wage rate - £13.73 per hr , wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears by a payroll service.
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rata for contracted staff
Days of work / times required
Job Purpose:
Young man who has Down’s syndrome & Autism and associated sensory related challenges and learning disabilities alongside developmental delays. Also has chronic reflux disease.
The support person-
Male, youthful, fit & energetic, fun loving, active and not afraid to be silly. Likes to dance & sing.
Must be Patient, kind & sensitive
Be firm but gentle, assertive but calm.
Be able to swim
Driver and has own car
Clearly spoken, calm slow speech.
Experience:
Experience of supporting someone with Down's syndrome & Autism would be advantageous but full shadow trading and supportive strategies & approach will be provided.
Previous experience of supporting people with communication difficulties and sensory challenges.
Knowledge of Makaton sign also advantageous.
Education/early years training /experience also useful to support continued development with literacy & numeracy
The job:
Supporting and promoting development of independence for a young man each morning to :
get washed & dressed
Make breakfast
Eating and drinking support
taking medication
Washing dishes
Get ready to go out for the day / brush teeth/ hair etc
Supporting travel to and participation in day to day activities such as Ten pin bowling, gym, swimming, all ability bikes
Support at work experience
Attend evening social groups
Weekend social support
Support at home after day to wash & tidy packed lunch dishes,
Stay safe
Hours (initially with opportunity to increase )
7am - 9am Monday
7am or 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday
7am - 9:15am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10am - 1pm or 11am - 2pm Alternate Saturdays
6:15 - 8:15pm Friday
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org ref: 09/Kil/HJ. Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694
**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 EMPLOYER***
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