Personal Assistant/Support Worker - MK
| Posting date: | 13 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ayr, South Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 08/Ayr/MK |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant (Support Worker)
Location: Ayr
Hours: 6 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
Job Overview
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady in her late 50s who has a mild learning disability and some physical health issues. The role involves assisting with both personal and non-personal care, as well as providing social support to help her maintain independence and participate in activities she enjoys.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Support
Assisting with showering, hair care, and nail care
Providing support with dressing (if required)
Offering reminders to bathe and shower
Household & Daily Living Support
Helping with shopping and budgeting
Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
Supporting with light household tasks such as laundry and cleaning
Social & Community Support
Encouraging and assisting with getting out and about in the community
Supporting participation in social activities and hobbies
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and respectful, reliable and trustworthy, willing to learn and take guidance, comfortable working in a home environment, and motivated to support someone to live a full and meaningful life.
A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others are more important than previous experience.
Two up to date Reference contacts are required one of which must be from a present or previous employer. In addition, a new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).
Probationary Period attached, 6 months to this post. During this period, either party can end the employment by giving the other one weeks’ notice.
If you have any questions, please email
If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please email recruitment@ailn.org – Ref: 08/Ayr/MK
Please note AILN are not the employer, we work on behalf of individual employers who receive Self Directed Funding from the council
Location: Ayr
Hours: 6 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour
Job Overview
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and patient Personal Assistant to provide support to a lady in her late 50s who has a mild learning disability and some physical health issues. The role involves assisting with both personal and non-personal care, as well as providing social support to help her maintain independence and participate in activities she enjoys.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Support
Assisting with showering, hair care, and nail care
Providing support with dressing (if required)
Offering reminders to bathe and shower
Household & Daily Living Support
Helping with shopping and budgeting
Assisting with cooking and meal preparation
Supporting with light household tasks such as laundry and cleaning
Social & Community Support
Encouraging and assisting with getting out and about in the community
Supporting participation in social activities and hobbies
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and respectful, reliable and trustworthy, willing to learn and take guidance, comfortable working in a home environment, and motivated to support someone to live a full and meaningful life.
A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others are more important than previous experience.
Two up to date Reference contacts are required one of which must be from a present or previous employer. In addition, a new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).
Probationary Period attached, 6 months to this post. During this period, either party can end the employment by giving the other one weeks’ notice.
If you have any questions, please email
If you are interested in this role or would like more information, please email recruitment@ailn.org – Ref: 08/Ayr/MK
Please note AILN are not the employer, we work on behalf of individual employers who receive Self Directed Funding from the council
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