Overview
Personal Assistant/Support Worker – West Kilbride. Hours: Up to 15 hours per week. Pay: £14.59 per hour. Location: West Kilbride. Job Reference: – 00/West Kilbride/TP.
About the Role: The Gentleman suffers from poor mental health and is moving into his own tenancy and beginning an exciting new chapter towards independent living. We’re looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Support Worker to help him feel safe, supported, and confident in his own home. This role is about encouragement, reassurance, and helping him to take pride in himself and his surroundings, while offering emotional support and keeping an eye on his wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Supporting Him with his transition to independent living
- Helping him maintain his home, including light household chores and changing bed linen
- Encouraging and supporting good personal hygiene
- Motivating him to take pride in his home and personal space
- Encouraging movement, hobbies, and interests where possible
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Ensuring he is safe and well during support visits
- Reporting any concerns to family members and the social worker when needed
Essential Criteria
- A caring, friendly, and patient nature
- Ability to encourage independence while offering appropriate support
- Good communication and observation skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to work as part of a wider support network
- Must be eligible for PVG membership (or willing to apply)
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a support worker, care, or similar role
- Understanding of supporting someone in their own home
- Interest in encouraging hobbies, activities, and wellbeing
PVG Requirement
This role requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Support will be provided to apply if you are not already a member.
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to someone’s daily life, supporting independence while offering reassurance and emotional support.
Post subject to successful reference and PVG checks. Two up-to-date reference contacts are required, one of which must be from a present or previous employer. A new PVG enhanced disclosure will be required prior to appointment (disclosure cost to be met by the employer).
Probationary Period attached: 6 months for this post. During this period, either party can end the employment by giving the other one week’s notice.
How to Apply
To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org quoting Ref: 00/West Kilbride/TP. Alternatively, please go to our website www.ailn.org SDS -Documents Downloads to download an application form or contact Victoria Shepherd 07562074610 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:
Victoria Shepherd, Recruitment AdvisorAyrshire Independent Living NetworkThe Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise71 Princes StreetArdrossanKA22 8DG
PLEASE NOTE: 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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