Personal Assistant - 01/Kilwinning/DG


Company:	Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)
Salary:	£14.59
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kilwinning, KA13 6EP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

For a young gentleman in Kilwinning

1 post 20hrs per week

Salary

Living wage rate - £14.59 per hr , wages are paid 4 weekly in arrears by a payroll service.

Annual Leave

5.6 weeks paid Annual leave pro rata for contracted staff

Days of work / times required

5 days over 7, will include weekends

Job Purpose

To support a young man who lives in his own home with his dad.

The support will be with personal care, moving and handling , keeping the house clean. Cooking , washing, ironing etc, as well as getting him out and about. Some of the support will be driving the young man out and about, as well as traveling on the train

Employer

You will be employed by the personal employer, who will be assisted to administer payroll and undertake the necessary employment support responsibilities by a relevant support organisation.

Probationary period

· There is a 6 month probationary period attached to the post

· Successful applicant will have to undergo a new or update of the PVG disclosure scheme and supply 2 up to date reference contacts prior to appointment

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Moving and handling using both a tracking and manual hoist

· Driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle

· Providing full support with all aspects of personal care

· Supporting with household management – shopping, cooking, cleaning etc

You will be responsible for supporting the person to engage in all aspects of community life and activities as directed by him and his dad.

You will be assisting with personal care tasks as directed by the young man and his dad

Being flexible is a key component to this job and you will be guided by the employer about the particular activities he wants to participate in at particular times and you are expected to support his choices.

He loves politics and going to the Edinburgh Fringe.

You may be required to work in the evening. As well as help cover other staff A/L

You will be required to work day shift / back shift and some weekends on a rota system

You will be required to drive the employers car at times and you should be willing and able to do this with confidence and support him travelling to various locations.

Training

Moving and assisting certificate required

Full clean driving licence

Previous experience supporting disabled people

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience of supporting people to fulfil their potential and have active lives.

Relevant qualification(s).

Knowledge & Skills

An understanding of how to support and facilitate in a way that empowers the person.

Good interpersonal skills and values reflecting social inclusion.

Excellent and effective communication skills.

Excellent listening skills.

Good organisational skills.

Working knowledge of good person-centred practice.

Experience

Can draw on lived experience of positively supporting someone as a peer or similar

Can engage effectively and work in partnership with others.

Have supported people to achieve positive outcomes in their life.

Personal Qualities

The young man has a wide range of interests which are in a table at the end of this person spec. He is looking to recruit someone with some similar interests.

He is looking for someone with a good sense of humour, down to earth, likes a good blether and a bit of banter but is also a good listener.

The person should be good at connecting into community activities and making contacts/networks

Wide experience of community activities

Other

You must have a full clean UK driving licence

You must be physically fit

You must have a good sense of humour, be flexible and reliable

Must have previous experience of using a tracking / mobile hoist

To apply please email your CV to recruitment@ailn.org ref: 01/Kilwinning/DG. Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694

**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 EMPLOYER***

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.