P/T Female Support worker / Driver - Cumnock - TM - EG

Location: Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Job Outline: Support a young lady aged 20 with learning disabilities and sight impairment to socialise within her community.

Hours: 15 hours per week. Preferred days: Wednesday & Friday after Day Care Centre (2PM-6PM), Saturday or Sunday (11AM-6PM). Flexible as required.

Salary: Living wage rate – £13.45 per hour, paid 4 weekly in arrears.

Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks paid annual leave pro-rata for contracted staff.

Employer: This role is offered by an individual employer with administrative support from a relevant organisation.

Probationary Period: 6 months. Successful applicants must complete a PVG disclosure scheme and provide two up-to-date reference contacts before appointment.

• Support the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities directed by her family.
• Assist with social activities such as swimming, ten‑pin bowling, bus outings, music, dancing and other interests.
• Provide a small amount of personal care task support while she is out.
• Offer companionship in her own home when required.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as planned in advance.
• Support the person’s choices and preferences throughout all activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and maintain an active life.
• Understanding of person‑centred practice and how to enable and empower individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and organisation skills.

Desirable:

• Lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or in a similar role.
• Experience working effectively and in partnership with others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Good sense of humour, flexibility, reliability, and willingness to engage in community activities.

Attributes:

• Ability to connect into community activities and build networks.
• Open, friendly, down‑to‑earth attitude and good listening skills.

Applicants must be physically able to support the person in all activities and accept the 6‑month probationary period.