Male Support worker / driver - Casual hrs - Cumnock - Ref EG/TM 10/09/2025 Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Cumnock is looking for a Male Support Worker/Driver. The role involves providing social support, assisting with personal care, and accompanying a gentleman on outings. Ideal candidates will be trustworthy, reliable, and possess a full driving licence. This casual position offers flexibility and requires references and PVG disclosure.

Qualifications

• Must provide 2 up-to-date references and undergo PVG disclosure.
• Essential to assist with personal care and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social support during outings and events.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide reliable service.

Skills

Full driving licence

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Respectfulness

Mature outlook

Job description

Overview

Male Support worker / driver – Casual hours – Cumnock. Ref: EG/TM 10/09/2025. Personal employer in Cumnock, East Ayrshire. Hours: as and when required. Hourly rate: £12.60. Location: Cumnock.

Personal Assistant / Companion required to provide social support to a gentleman in Cumnock. The gentleman is very independent and uses a wheelchair only when necessary. He uses oxygen and may occasionally feel up to going out, so companionship within his home is needed.

To provide social support, accompany the gentleman on outings to golf or fishing (weather permitting) and to appointments. He also enjoys going to occasional poker nights held on Thursday evenings.

At times, to assist with personal care, medication, making a meal/sandwich/drink.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and companionship support, including outings to golf, fishing (weather permitting), appointments, and social events such as poker nights.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Assist with medication administration as directed.
• Prepare meals or snacks and provide refreshments.
• Maintain confidentiality and behave in a reliable, respectful, and trustworthy manner.
• Support responsible use of the employer’s vehicle when needed (driver’s license required).

Experience / Qualifications Required

• Full driving licence is required; may occasionally drive the employer’s vehicle if the employer is unwell.
• To apply, must be able to provide 2 up-to-date references and undergo PVG disclosure (employer will pay).

Qualities

• Suitable for someone with a mature outlook who is comfortable supporting the employer in the noted activities.
• Having an interest in golf would be an advantage.
• Essential: reliable, trustworthy, respectful, and aware of confidentiality.
• There is a 6-month probationary period attached to this post; this position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

How to Apply

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref Cumnock / EG – TM – CASUAL.

Note: AILN is not the employer. We are a support & mailbox service for individuals with Self-Directed Support funding and have no input into whom they decide to employ.

Contact

Self Directed Support: 01294 475685/6 • Payroll & Budget Management: 01294 475681