Support Worker / Befriender x 2 Ref: 02/Ayr/JL 02/02/2026 Ayr

Healthcare & Medical
Ayrshire
March 7, 2026
£40000 - £40000
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Support Worker / Befriender x 2 Ref: 02/Ayr/JL

Location: Ayr

Posts: 2 (16 hours each)

Hours: Variable – to be discussed at interview

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Provide day support, personal care and various health activities to promote wellbeing.
  • Assist with basic admin tasks such as diary planning and daily/monthly reporting.
  • Manage social support activities, including attending the local swimming pool, football games, walks, cinema and other social events (must be a good swimmer).
  • Handle household tasks such as preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meals; making hot drinks and snacks; light cleaning and washing dishes.
  • Assist with shopping and general errands such as visiting local shops.
  • Support mobility as required, assisting with wheelchair manoeuvring.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect the employer’s privacy.

Requirements

  • Genuine passion for providing excellent care and support, professionalism and commitment.
  • Good swimming ability and comfort in water.
  • Previous caring experience advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Preferred: possess own vehicle and drivers with a current clean driver’s licence.
  • Must be local (some late finishing times).
  • Will provide two up-to-date reference contacts.
  • Must undergo a new or updated Protection of Vulnerable Groups Disclosure.

Additional Details

There is 5.6 weeks A/L per annum attached to the post inclusive of public holidays. Shift patterns will vary week to week in line with the employer’s needs. Staff may be required to cover for other staff on leave or sick. The rota and job description may change in the future according to support needs.

There is a 6 month probationary period with a 1 week notice within this time, if the post is not working out.

How to Apply

Send your CV via email to quoting Ref: 02/Ayr/JL.

You may also download an application form from the documents section of or request one by contacting Jennifer Lee on . Applications should be 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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