Support Worker​/Befriender; Male x JL

support worker / befriender (male) x 2 /ayr/jl 06/10/2025 personal employer ayr

support worker / befriender (male) x 2 /ayr/jl

ayr

16 hours

variable – to be discussed at interview

£12.60 per hour

male support workers (x
2) required to befriend and support a 34‑year‑old man who lives in his own home in ayr. Applicants must have a genuine passion for providing excellent care and support and can demonstrate professionalism and commitment. You will provide support throughout the day, personal care and various health activities to support wellbeing. Some basic admin skills are required to assist in diary planning and daily/monthly reporting.

The gentleman has mobility issues and learning disabilities. He uses a wheelchair when out and about and requires significant assistance with manoeuvring this.

some of the care and support you will assist with is provided within the employer’s home therefore confidentiality and respect for the employer’s privacy is of the utmost importance.

tasks the support worker will be required to undertake will vary according to the employer’s needs.

may include assistance to attend the local swimming pool on a regular basis therefore applicants must be good swimmers who are comfortable in the water. Assistance to attend other social events as required including going to football games, going for a walk, days out, cinema, socialising.

may include preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meal, making hot drinks/snacks. A small amount of cleaning, e.g. Ensuring surfaces are cleaned and dishes washed and put away after meals.

may include going to the local shops/assisting me with my shopping.

the above post is subject to the following: there is 5.6 weeks a/l x contracted hrs, per annum attached to the post inclusive of public holidays. Must be flexible as shifts will vary week to week in line with employer’s needs. Will also be required to help out when other staff are off on leave or sick. Job descriptions are set around the employer’s needs, as is the rota and either may change in the future according to support needs.

employer has his own vehicle and drivers with current clean driver’s licence preferred.

successful applicant will be required to provide 2 up to date reference contacts as well as undergo a new or update of the protection of vulnerable groups disclosure.

there is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post, with a 1 week’s notice within this time if the post is not working out.

previous experience in a caring role would be advantageous but not necessary. This post would be suitable for someone local due to some late finishing times.

to apply  quoting /ayr/jl

alternatively, you can download an application form on the documents section of our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact jennifer lee on to request an application form to be completed and returned to:

jennifer lee,
senior self-directed support 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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