Location: Kirklea, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 1EQ
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Full time – 38.5 hours, or part time – 22 hours over 2 days

Kirklea has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Shift pattern is 8am to 8pm, 7 shifts over 14 days.

Kirklea is located in the centre of Kilmarnock, within walking distance of a thriving local community. It offers residential support for 11 males and females on the autism spectrum, who may also have a learning disability, or physical health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• Difficulties with emotional regulation
• Difficulties with communication
• Mild to moderate behaviours that may challenge
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

What you'll be doing

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
• Ensure people who use the service have their needs met, including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• Support people in achieving their outcomes in the way they choose.
• Complete daily administration, including updating person-centred support and care plans, charts and accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with service users, families, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain safety, security and confidentiality standards through professional behaviour and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Undertake keyworking responsibility for individual clients, supporting goal planning and outcome review.
• Take a flexible and innovative approach, facilitating choice and involvement in decision making.
• Present the service positively and suggest improvements.

What you'll bring to the role

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, not essential – training provided).

What we will give you in return

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications
• Leadership and management development pathways
• Long service award and refer-a-friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the vacancy may close early if enough suitable candidates are identified.