Mothers help/Support Worker


Company:	Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)
Salary:	from £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Dailly, KA26 9SB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Support worker/Mothers help required

10-16 hours per week

Hours to be discussed on interview

Ref 03/Dailly/NG

£13.45 per hour.

A young mother living as a single parent requires support to maintain her independence and care for her young family aged 10 and 9. A support worker who is a driver would be preferred. However, the lady uses an electric wheelchair and can be supported on and off public transport.

The lady lives in a remote location in South Ayrshire. If you use the car for support the lady out and about will provide fuel money at an agreed rate.

The lady requires personal care assistance and support with washing and dressing in the mornings. Experience in stoma support would be advantageous.

Assistance is required to help cook wholesome family meals. Housework including laundry, bed changing and hoovering. The lady can do some things but requires help due to her condition which has deteriorated over time. The lady has two cats and is a smoker. A flexible approach around school hours will be considered with this post and there would be the occasional evening shift that may need covered.

The lady has been unwell for some time and is trying find her way back to being seen as an individual and looks forward to being supported in getting out and about with some support to build her confidence. She enjoys nature, swimming and quiet spaces, she does not like busy places. The odd night away may happen given time, so be aware this could be part of your role.

The hours would be to support in the mornings, getting dressed and ready for the day, some light housework. Teatime cooking and support in getting ready to settle for the evening. The hours may change dependent on the school holidays, but an advanced rota would be discussed and given a couple of weeks in advance. The lady uses an electric wheelchair so moving and handling experience would be advantageous; training can be given.

If you have an outgoing personality, are non-judgemental, you enjoy family life and being in and around children. If you are flexible and look forward to supporting in a loving family environment and if you want to make a difference to someone’s life, then please apply quoting the ref above or sending a CV.

As part of this role you are required to be undergo a PVG and present two references one being from your last employer.

There will be a 6month probationary period and contract of employment will be given. Holiday leave is 5.6 weeks per annum depending on the hours worked.

Please Note AILN are not the employer, we act as a third party to support with recruitment and care packages for individuals. Please quote the reference number when applying for this post. If you need further information email recruitment@ailn.org - REF: 03/Dailly/NG

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