Support Worker / Befriender (Male) x 2 Ref: 02/Ayr/JL 16/12/2025 Ayr

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

Job summary

A local support service in Ayr is seeking two Support Workers/Befrienders. The role involves providing personal care and companionship to a 34-year-old man, including various health activities and household tasks. Good swimming skills are a must as social support includes visits to the swimming pool. The position offers variable hours at £12.60 per hour and requires flexibility. Experience in a caring role is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support.
• Experience in a caring role is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Flexible to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily activities.
• Support mobility and health activities.
• Handle some household tasks including meal preparation and light cleaning.

Skills

Passion for providing care

Good swimming skills

Basic admin skills

Job description

Overview

Support Worker / Befriender (Male) x 2 Ref: 02/Ayr/JL 06/10/2025 personal employer Ayr

Location: Ayr

Posts (x 2): 16 hours

Hours: Variable – to be discussed at interview

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Responsibilities

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 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.

• SOCIAL SUPPORT: 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.
• HOUSEHOLD TASKS: 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.
• GENERAL TASKS: May include going to the local shops/assisting me with my shopping.

Terms and requirements

• 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 weeks’ 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

To apply please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting Ref: 02/Ayr/JL

Alternatively, you can download an application form on the documents section of our website www.ailn.org or contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 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