Child Support Worker / Buddy / (P / T ) Ref : 010 / Cumnock / JL 20 / 07 / 2025 Cumnock

Child Support Worker / Buddy / (P / T) Ref : 010 / Cumnock / JL 20 / 07 / 2025 personal employer Cumnock

Ref : 010 / Cumnock / JL

Child Support Worker / Buddy / (P / T) Location : Cumnock

Hours : 10 Hours per week (initially)

Mon – Fri 3.15pm – 5.15pm + occasional additional hours tbc

ROP : £12.60 per hour

Details

Support Worker / Buddy / Respite Carer (P / T) – required to support a 10-year-old boy with Nonverbal Autism, OCD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Developmental Delay.

Support will mainly involve school collection each day (Mon to Fri) from 3.15pm to 5.15pm, with additional hours during school holidays (tbc). Support hours are under review and may increase.

The role includes providing support and encouragement for activities, as well as assistance with personal care. His interests include swimming and trampolining. He attends ‘Sen swim’ monthly, and support for this includes changing and safety in the community.

Applicants should be young at heart, physically fit, and able to participate in activities while ensuring his safety. He has no safety awareness or danger recognition and may run off, so constant alertness is required. An understanding of Nonverbal Autism, using Pecs symbols on his iPad for communication, is essential.

Experience in SEN (Special Educational Needs) is essential. Timing prompts should be given to prepare him for activities to reduce anxiety, which can sometimes lead to challenging behaviour. Patience and behaviour management skills are required.

The successful candidate will assist with family outings, considering the feelings of his younger sister. Initially, family will be present to facilitate relationship building. The family also has a friendly dog.

• It is essential that you are a driver with your own car, a current clean driver’s licence, and business insurance. Mileage allowance will be paid for work-related travel.

Experience / Qualifications Required

This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Successful applicants must provide two references (one of which must be current or most recent employer) and undergo a PVG disclosure at the employer’s cost.

To apply, email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org quoting Ref : 010 / Cumnock / JL. Alternatively, download an application form from our website www.ailn.org or contact Jennifer Lee at 01294 475686 to request an application form, which should be completed and returned to :

Jennifer Lee,

Self Directed Support Advisor

Ayrshire Independent Living Network

The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise

71 Princes Street,

Ardrossan, KA22 8DG

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Self Directed Support : 01294 475685 / 6

Payroll & Budget Management : 01294 475681

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