Child Support Worker Wanted – Wednesdays in Kilmarnock (Term Time Only)
Supporting a Lively 4-Year-Old with a Love for Adventure
🕗 When: Wednesdays, 8am – 5pm (9 hrs/week, 43 weeks/year) 📍 Where: Kilmarnock 👦 Who: 4 year old boy who has Down syndrome and communicates using Makaton.
What he Loves:
- 🎵 Music & dancing
- 🛝 Running, swinging, climbing
- 🎨 Exploring with energy and fun
Ideally, We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is great with children
- Is open to training in Makaton, Positive Behaviour Support & Down syndrome awareness
- Would be open to attending groups, going to playparks, and generally just having a fun day out with him every week
💡 A drivers licence and experience with ASN are desirable—but kindness, patience, and enthusiasm matter most!
What We Offer:
- 🧩 Paid training opportunities (£12.60ph)
- 💬 Ongoing support
- 👫 A chance to make a real difference to a child and his family
Interested or Know Someone Who’d Be Perfect? 📧 Please contact Ayrshire Independent Living Network on 01294 475685 for more information.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply, please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org
quoting Ref: 09 / Kilmarnock /JL
Alternatively, please go to our website www.ailn.org SDS -Documents Downloads to download an application form or contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to 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
**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 EMPLOY***
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