Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T) Ref: 06/Largs/JL 16/12/2025 Largs

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

Job summary

A community support charity in Ardrossan is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to provide social support for a 47-year-old man with Down Syndrome. The role involves community engagement, assisting with daily insulin injections, and requires flexibility in hours. Applicants should preferably have experience working with similar individuals and hold a valid driving licence. Competitive hourly rate with travel allowance included.

Qualifications

• Preferred applicants are drivers with a current driving licence and own car.
• Willingness to undergo PVG Disclosure and provide 2 references.
• Experience of working with adults with Down Syndrome is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and companionship within the local community.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Assist with daily insulin injections if necessary.

Skills

Experience working with adults with Down Syndrome

Driving

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T) Ref: 06/Largs/JL 06/10/2025 personal employer Largs

Ref: 06/Largs/JL

Personal Assistant / Support Worker (P/T)

Hours: 6.25 hrs per week

Days / Hours: (Earliest start 9.30 / 10am – Latest finish 5.00pm)

Preferred days: Monday / Thursday – however this is flexible

R.O.P: £13.73 per hr

Responsibilities

• Provide social support and companionship within the local community to a 47 year old man who lives with Down Syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes. He lives with his family in the Largs area.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Provide social support and companionship within the local community, including going for leisurely walks and going out for something to eat. He enjoys music and attends bands/tribute acts; he also visits Glasgow to view record and guitar shops.
• Be friendly, with a cheery personality and an easygoing demeanor. Be calm, supportive, proactive and encouraging in a positive way.
• Where possible, have similar interests to enable good conversation about his hobbies.
• Hours may include longer shifts or evenings to support travel to events.
• The gentleman requires daily insulin injections. Hours are normally around meal times. He can read and monitor his own blood sugar levels; on occasion the PA may need to oversee insulin administration. Training can be provided by the employer.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience of working with adults with Down Syndrome is preferred.
• Preferable that applicants are drivers with a current driving licence, own car and business insurance.
• Wage rate incorporates travel allowance; mileage costs will be covered for work-related travel.
• Willingness to undergo PVG Disclosure; provide 2 references; and complete relevant training.
• 6-month probationary period with 1 week’s notice within that time if the post does not work out.

How to apply

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref: 06/Largs/JL

Alternatively, contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 for an application form to be returned to:

Ayrshire Independent Living Network
The Michael Lynch Centre
71 Princes Street
Ardrossan
KA22 8DG

Note: AILN are not the employers. AILN is a Self-Directed Support charity that offers support, payroll & mailbox service on behalf of Individual Employers.

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