P/T Support worker - Stewarton Area 16hrs - Eve 19/11/2025 Stewarton, East Ayrshire

Ayrshire Independent Living Network; Stewarton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization in Stewarton is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist a gentleman with daily care needs. Responsibilities include personal and medication management, mobility support, and social activities. Ideal candidates possess a compassionate nature and ability to work in a team. Flexible hours are offered, with full training provided. This role is a rewarding opportunity to improve the quality of life for someone in need.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in care is an advantage, but training will be provided.
• Clean driving licence preferred for attending social activities.
• Ability to support independence and manage personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and night-time routines.
• Support medication management.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using a tracking hoist.
• Encourage independence where possible.
• Provide catheter care and PEG feeding after training.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

P/T Support worker – Stewarton Area 16hrs – Eve 12/12/2025 personal employer Stewarton, East Ayrshire

Location: Stewarton

Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour

16hrs per week, extra shifts available to cover A/L and sickness; may include sleepovers

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant / Support Worker to assist a gentleman who lives in his own apartment. The gentleman is 49 years old and has MS, requiring assistance with all aspects of his daily care needs.

The primary role will involve supporting him with all his routines, including personal care needs and social support, as well as continence care. This is a double‑handling role; you will work alongside another carer specifically around transfers using a tracking hoist.

Experience working in care is an advantage; training will be provided. The client has a suprapubic catheter and is PEG‑fed; training for these will also be provided.

In addition to personal and social care duties, some light housework duties are required. The client has his own car and an adapted wheelchair; a clean driving licence is an advantage for attending social activities and appointments.

Shifts available to be covered

• 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
• 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• 9:00 am – 10:00 am
• 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and night‑time routines
• Assist with medication management
• Provide assistance with mobility and transfers (double handling)
• Encourage and support independence where possible
• Catheter care (preferred, training provided)
• PEG feeding (preferred, training provided)

What We Offer

• Initial contract for 6 months, leading to permanent employment after probationary period
• Flexible working hours to suit the service user’s needs
• Full training provided where required

Requirements

• Previous experience essential unless otherwise stated
• Kind, patient, and empathetic nature
• Ability to work as part of a team

If you enjoy helping others and can provide caring, consistent support, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s lifep>

As part of the role you are required to undergo an update of the PVG scheme and present two references, one from your last employer. PVG costs will be covered by the employer.

If you have the qualities to enable the person to have a better quality of life, please send your application and CV by e-mail to [e-mail]. Please quote ref CB/EG‑Stewarton.

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01294 475685/6 – Payroll & Budget Management
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