Personal Assistant / Support Worker                                                      Ref: 16/Irvine /JL

Location:         Irvine

Hours:              16 hours per week

Shifts:                3 – 4 days over 7, Earliest start 10.00am / latest finish 8.00pm

– may include split shifts – (to be discussed at interview)

Pay:                      £13.15 per hour

Personal Assistant / Support Worker required to provide a mixture of Personal Care and Social Support to a 52 year old man who lives in a private tenancy in the Irvine / Girdle Toll area. The employer has a brain injury which can cause issues with his memory and as a result of the injury he is also visually impaired and has Epilepsy.  His Epilepsy is well managed however there are procedures in place should he suffer a seizure.  Applicants must therefore have / or be willing to attend Epilepsy Training.  He also suffers from allergies which may require the use of an Epi Pen.

Applicants must have experience with Support Work and a genuine passion for providing excellent care and support and can demonstrate professionalism and commitment. You will provide support throughout the day with household tasks, meal preparation, personal care and supporting his wellbeing.

The gentleman has mobility issues. He uses a wheelchair when out and about and requires assistance with manoeuvring when using his manual chair.

Good team working skills are essential as you will be part of a team of PA’s. Most 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 upmost importance.

Tasks the Personal Assistant will be required to undertake will vary according to the employer’s needs.

Personal Care:

May include assisting with showering etc, preparing meals & snacks.

General Tasks:

May include going to the local shops / assisting me with my shopping / attending appointments /assisting with household tasks.

Social Support:

Assistance to attend social events as required including going to visit family in the local area.

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 employers 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

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 support worker role is required.

To apply please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org   quoting Ref: 16/Irvine/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***

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