PT Personal Assistant/Support Worker (Male) – 03/Irvine/SB 06/07/2026 Irvine

Healthcare & Medical
Ayrshire
July 24, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title

PT Personal Assistant/Support Worker (Male) – 03/Irvine/SB

Job Details

  • Location: Irvine
  • Reference ID: 03/Irvine/SB
  • Hours: Casual (Holiday & Sickness cover)
  • Shifts: Saturday (12:00 pm 10:00 pm) / Sunday (12:00 pm 10:00 pm)
  • Pay: £13.45 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Social support
    • Assist in attending the local swimming pool (good swimming skills required)
    • Assist in attending other social events such as clubbing, walks, etc.
  • Household tasks
    • Prepare breakfast, lunch and evening meals (including feeding assistance)
    • Make hot drinks
    • Clean the fridge, rotate food and check food dates
    • Clean and dust all rooms (kitchen, bathroom, shower, bedroom, lounge, hallway, stairs)
    • Do laundry and ironing
    • Change bedding
    • Clean internal windows (once a month)
  • General tasks
    • Assist with local shopping
    • Attend appointments
    • Perform light household maintenance (e.g., change a light bulb, use ladders)
    • Report repairs or maintenance to Housing Authority or other relevant authorities
    • Light gardening (cutting grass)
  • Pet care
    • Feed the employer’s cat and clean its litter tray (gloves provided)

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a caring role is advantageous but not essential.
  • Good swimming ability required.
  • Good team working skills and professionalism.
  • Capacity to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
  • Drivers with own car and clean driver’s licence preferred (business insurance not essential).
  • Willingness to undergo Protection of Vulnerable Groups Disclosure and provide two up to date reference contacts.
  • Willingness to undertake moving and assisting certificate qualification if not already held.

Probation & Notice

  • 6 month probationary period.
  • One week notice required during probation if the role is not working out.

Benefits

  • Holiday pay accrued based on hours worked.
  • Flexible rota tailored to employer’s needs.
  • Ability to work from home/local area due to late finishing times.

The employer has cerebral palsy, which affects speech and coordination. The successful candidate will support an individual who uses an electric wheelchair, a Voice Output Communication Aid, and strives for independence.

How to Apply

Send your CV to quoting Ref: 03/Irvine/SB.

Contact Information

Self Directed Support /6 Payroll & Budget Management

Location

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