Job Reference
10/Ayr/CC
Location
Ayr
Pay Rate
£13.45 per hour plus 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
Hours
7 hours per week
Role Overview
To support a young man with cerebral palsy and a learning disability who lives with family in Ayr. The role involves helping him access the local community and social activities such as going to the gym, cinema, and out for coffee.
He can walk short distances, but has a wheelchair that he is reluctant to use. He also has limited speech.
The position requires working alongside the family to build the young man’s confidence.
Skills and Qualities
- 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 person’s needs or situation
- A respect for client confidentiality
Other Requirements
Successful applicants will need to supply two up‑to‑date reference contacts, one must be from a present or previous employer, and must undergo an update of the PVG disclosure scheme prior to appointment. The disclosure fee will be reimbursed by the employer.
There is a 6‑month probationary period for the post.
Contact
Email: recruitment@ailn.orgPhone: 01294 475694
Please quote ref 10/Ayr/CC.
Note: AILN are not the employers.
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