Personal Assistant/Support Worker – 00/West Kilbride/TP 15/04/2026 Personal Employer West Kilbride
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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. 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.
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 Advisor
Ayrshire Independent Living Network
The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan
KA22 8DG
**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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