Support Worker in Ayrshire inAyrshire PUBLISHED TUE 2 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
Cairllum Care rbMdxZ8K1
Job description
Flexible full/part‑time shifts — ideal for school runs, family life or second jobs in South Ayrshire.
Paid mileage and local roles across South Ayrshire — perfect if you drive, reducing commute costs and time.
Paid induction, training and paid shadow shifts — no previous experience required; learn on the job.
Free PVG check, uniform and PPE provided — no upfront costs to start working in care in Scotland.
Family‑run, supportive management with clear progression and a free Blue Light Card for discounts.
Join our dynamic, family-run team in South Ayrshire and enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits! We offer full and part-time roles with flexible shift patterns to fit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for steady hours or more flexibility. As part of our team, you'll receive a uniform and PPE, along with full induction and paid training to set you up for success. Take advantage of paid shadow shifts to gain valuable experience, and enjoy competitive rates from £12.82 per hour. We also provide a free Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts, paid holidays, paid mileage, and a free PVG check—making your job both rewarding and affordable. Our supportive management team is dedicated to your growth, offering clear opportunities for progression within the company. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters, apply now and become part of our team in South Ayrshire!
We are looking for hard working, reliable and caring staff to join our team.
Main duties will include -
All aspects of personal care
Medication administration
Meal prep
Social support
Light household tasks
No previous experience required as full paid in-house training will be provided.
We are looking for hard working, reliable and caring staff to join our team.
Main duties will include -
All aspects of personal care
Medication administration
Meal prep
Social support
Light household tasks
No previous experience required as full paid in-house training will be provided.
Flexible full/part‑time shifts — ideal for school runs, family life or second jobs in South Ayrshire.
Paid mileage and local roles across South Ayrshire — perfect if you drive, reducing commute costs and time.
Paid induction, training and paid shadow shifts — no previous experience required; learn on the job.
Free PVG check, uniform and PPE provided — no upfront costs to start working in care in Scotland.
Family‑run, supportive management with clear progression and a free Blue Light Card for discounts.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Flexible full/part‑time shifts — ideal for school runs, family life or second jobs in South Ayrshire.; Paid mileage and local roles across South Ayrshire — perfect if you drive, reducing commute costs and time.; OFF-Competitive pay £12.82–£15.45 per hour — solid rates to support your household budget.; Paid induction, training and paid shadow shifts — no previous experience required; learn on the job.; Free PVG check, uniform and PPE provided — no upfront costs to start working in care in Scotland.; Family‑run, supportive management with clear progression and a free Blue Light Card for discounts.
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if you apply for this job:
Why do you want to work as a Support Worker with Cairllum Care and what attracts you to this role in South Ayrshire?
Tell me about any experience you have of caring for someone, either professionally or personally. (You can include personal care, meal prep or helping with daily tasks.)
How would you support a service user with personal care while maintaining their dignity and independence?
Describe a time you had to manage a difficult or challenging situation. What did you do and what was the outcome?
This role involves medication administration. If you haven’t done this before, how would you ensure you followed instructions accurately and kept correct records?
1. 1. Why do you want to work as a Support Worker with Cairllum Care and what attracts you to this role in South Ayrshire?
2. 2. Tell me about any experience you have of caring for someone, either professionally or personally. (You can include personal care, meal prep or helping with daily tasks.)
3. 3. How would you support a service user with personal care while maintaining their dignity and independence?
4. 4. Describe a time you had to manage a difficult or challenging situation. What did you do and what was the outcome?
5. 5. This role involves medication administration. If you haven’t done this before, how would you ensure you followed instructions accurately and kept correct records?
Useful skills for a Support Worker:
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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