Support Worker

Job Description

Service Support Worker

Location: North, South and East Ayrshire

Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro-rata for roles under 35 hours (£13.45 per hour)

Hours: Up to 35 per week, hours are variable to suit candidates. Casual hours also considered.

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract / Casual

Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

It is envisaged that applicants will live in the East, North or South Ayrshire local authority area.

Day in the life of a Service Support Worker

• Providing personal, emotional, and practical support to adults in their own homes or community.
• Supporting service users with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication.
• Liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure consistent, high quality care.
• Promoting safety and wellbeing through risk assessments and welfare checks.

What you will need

• Excellent communication skills and a caring, respectful approach.
• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
• Knowledge of community care resources and risk assessments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a willingness to register with the SSSC.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 13th May 2026.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff can succeed.