Support Woker/Buddy - DL
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cumnock, East Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 01/Cumnock/DL |
Summary
Support Worker / Buddy (P/T) Location: Cumnock
Applicants must be flexible as hours of work / shifts will vary each week. Availability to do Overnights during week days and weekends are required. However the regular weekly hours will be a small amout required approx 4 hours
ROP: £13.45 per hour
Details
Support Worker / Buddy (P/T) required to support a young man with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
You will provide social support and companionship within the local community, ensuring his safety at all times. The young man has very little communication skills therefore patience is required to allow him to communicate his needs and feelings clearly. Continuity and consistency are very important to him.
He enjoys going for walks on a nice day and using his pool in his garden.
We are looking for individuals who are calm, patient and able to recognise his anxieties and associated behaviours. It is essential that you have an experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and managing associated seizures, also giving him
Medication when required
Experience / Qualifications Required
Experience of supporting young Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and dealing with seizures is essential.
You must be a driver with use of own car and a full clean driver’slicence, business insurance would be required. Please note that mileage allowance will be paid if using your car for work duties.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org quoting Ref: 01/Cumock/DL
**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 EMPLOY***
Applicants must be flexible as hours of work / shifts will vary each week. Availability to do Overnights during week days and weekends are required. However the regular weekly hours will be a small amout required approx 4 hours
ROP: £13.45 per hour
Details
Support Worker / Buddy (P/T) required to support a young man with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
You will provide social support and companionship within the local community, ensuring his safety at all times. The young man has very little communication skills therefore patience is required to allow him to communicate his needs and feelings clearly. Continuity and consistency are very important to him.
He enjoys going for walks on a nice day and using his pool in his garden.
We are looking for individuals who are calm, patient and able to recognise his anxieties and associated behaviours. It is essential that you have an experience of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and managing associated seizures, also giving him
Medication when required
Experience / Qualifications Required
Experience of supporting young Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and dealing with seizures is essential.
You must be a driver with use of own car and a full clean driver’slicence, business insurance would be required. Please note that mileage allowance will be paid if using your car for work duties.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org quoting Ref: 01/Cumock/DL
**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 EMPLOY***
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