Residential Child Care Worker
Pebbles Care · Maidens
£23,901.15 - £25,363.34
Do you need a part‑time job that lets you balance university studies in Ayr? There are 25 current listings in the city, including roles from Pebbles Care to Aldi. For example, a store assistant at Aldi offers hourly wages of £13.5‑£14.47. These positions can fit around your timetable and are advertised as part‑time. As a university city, Ayr has a regular supply of student-friendly openings.
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Match My CVPebbles Care · Maidens
£23,901.15 - £25,363.34
Pebbles Care · Cumnock
£35,468.95 - £37,043.94
Dee Set · KA88BH
£10,698 - £10,698
Aldi · KA88BU
£13.5 - £14.47
Pebbles Care · Cumnock
£13.13 - £13.94
Specsavers · Irvine
£40,000 - £40,000
Crossreach · KA72TY
£13.5 - £13.5
Crossreach · KA72TY
£13.45 - £13.45
Crossreach · KA72TY
£13.65 - £14.03
Adecco · Ayrshire
£44,000 - £47,000
GCB Recruitment · KA71PZ
£45,000 - £55,000
Travelodge · Ayr
Salary not specified
Dobbies · KA73NJ
Salary not specified
Savers · KA106EA
£9.75 - £13.15
Airbus S.A.S. · Prestwick
£38,466 - £38,466
Airbus S.A.S. · Prestwick
Salary not specified
Appcastenterprise · Ayrshire
Salary not specified
Appcastenterprise · Ayr
Salary not specified
Appcastenterprise · Irvine
Salary not specified
Dobbies · KA73NJ
£17 - £17
Appcastenterprise · Irvine
Salary not specified
CHM · Irvine
£13 - £13
Topps Tiles · Irvine
£13,255 - £16,000
Cera Limited · Ayr
£14 - £14
Bannatyne Group · Ayr
£13 - £13
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Ayr’s part‑time market is dominated by a mix of care, retail, and sales employers. The 25 listings come from six companies: Pebbles Care, Dee Set, Aldi, Specsavers, Crossreach, and Adecco. These organisations are actively recruiting for roles such as residential child care workers, territory sales managers, and hearing aid dispensers. The presence of both large retailers like Aldi and specialist providers like Specsavers indicates a demand for flexible support staff across sectors. Students and locals looking for short‑term work can therefore target a range of industries without leaving the city.
Salary figures for Ayr’s part‑time roles vary considerably. Some care‑related positions, such as those listed by Pebbles Care, offer annual wages between £23,901.15 and £25,363.34. Sales and retail roles, for example a territory sales manager with Crossreach, are listed with salaries from £35,468.95 to £37,043.94 per year. Other positions, like a store assistant at Aldi, list hourly rates of £13.50 to £14.47, while a hearing aid dispenser at Specsavers is offered at £13.13 to £13.94 per hour. The lowest annual figure seen is £10,698, typically for relief care workers.
Although the listings are not explicitly flagged as part‑time or full‑time, the category and job titles suggest many are part‑time. For instance, titles such as 'Territory Sales Manager PT Ayr' and 'OPS – Housekeeping Assistant Non OR' imply flexible hours. Applicants should verify contract terms, as some roles may be hourly or fixed‑term. Understanding whether a position is part‑time or full‑time is essential for budgeting study and work commitments. The lack of explicit flags means candidates should request clarification during the application process.
Given the limited number of 25 listings, applying early can improve your chances. Use the university’s career services to access these postings and set up alerts for new roles. Contacting companies directly—especially Adecco, which offers temporary placements—can uncover unadvertised opportunities. When preparing your CV, highlight any previous care or retail experience, as these are common in the current listings. Finally, be prepared to negotiate hours, as many employers are willing to tailor schedules around student timetables.