Staff from Ayrshire Carers Gateway smiling for team photo

About Carers Gateway

What We Do

Carers Gateway North Ayrshire provides information, support and advice to unpaid carers across North Ayrshire.

You might know us under our previous name of North Ayrshire Carers Centre, Irvine. 

We aim to ensure all carers of all ages are identified, and give them awareness and access to the support they need for their caring role.

We do this by providing a range of services in the community and online.

Who We Are

Thanks to our strategic partnership with North Ayrshire Health & Social Care, we have recently expanded and now have dedicated support officers in Irvine, Kilwinning, The Three Towns, Arran, North Coast and the Garnock Valley.

Our team are always looking for new ways to support our fellow citizens and widen our impact.

If you think we can help you, or you can help us, please give our team a call!

How We Got Here

We’ve provided support for carers in North and South Ayrshire for more than 20 years as part of Unity, a Scottish charity and social enterprise.

The Unity Logo which is 5 brightly coloured abstract figures with their hands aloft and the tagline "Equality, Inclusion, Opportunity"

Unity was founded in 1989 to help people who are disadvantaged or at risk of exclusion in the West of Scotland.

We believe in fair and inclusive communities where everyone is valued and has opportunities to fulfil their potential.

Meet The Team

David Weir

Localities Coordinator

Ann Cook

Support Worker
Irvine

Sheena Savage

Sheena Savage

Support Worker
Ivine

Sheena Morrison

Sheena Morrison

Family Support Worker
Arran

Jay Wyllie-Quinn

Jay Wyllie

Support Worker
Kilwinning

Lorna Rowan

Lorna Rowan

Support Worker
Three Towns

David Cooke

David Cooke

Carers Gateway Manager

Andy Mitchell

Andy Mitchell

Marketing & Engagement

Elaine Griffin

Elaine Griffin

Coordinator Young Carers

Holly Tait

Holly Tait

Young Carer Support Worker
Three Towns

Emma Nethercote

Emma Nethercote

Young Carer Support
Worker
Irvine & Kilwinning

Lizzy Cain

Lizzy Cain

Young Carer Support Worker
Garnock Valley & North Coast

Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller

Activities & Well-being Officer

Kirsten Milligan

Kirsten Milligan

Short Breaks Officer

Join The Team

Carers Gateway is part of Unity, a charity that cares passionately about people, from the vulnerable and disadvantaged people we support to our amazing team who make Unity a great place to work.

We are recruiting for key positions within Carers Gateway North Ayrshire.

Click on any of the jobs below to view full details at Unity’s website: unity-enterprise.com

Elaine Griffin

Position Vacant

Short Breaks Officer (Irvine)

Elaine Griffin

Position Vacant

Carer Support Officer (Kilwinning)