Personal assistant/support worker - 08/ayr/mk

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.

Requirements

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.

Note: AILN are not the employer, we work on behalf of individual employers who receive Self Directed Funding from the council.

If you have any questions, please email recruitment@ailn.org – Ref: 08/Ayr/MK.