Casual Support Worker required in Lancaster

Alternative Futures Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring support organization in Lancaster is seeking Support Workers to provide compassionate care to individuals. The role requires good communication skills, patience, and flexibility for varied shifts. Full training is offered, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour. Ideal candidates are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and are willing to work as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop.
• No prior training required, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour support to individuals.
• Work flexibly, which may include Days, Waking Nights, Sleep ins, and Weekends.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience and confidence in caring

Ability to use initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility in shift patterns

Job description

About Us

There are a few things that we look for in all our Support Workers, we would need you to…

• be a good communicator (verbally and in writing)
• be patient, confident and enthusiastic about caring for others
• be able to use your own initiative
• be able to work as part of a team
• have flexibility to work a varied shift pattern to provide 24-hour support
• share our AFG values

We don’t ask for any other relevant training or previous career in care as full training will be provided – you just need a willingness to learn and develop.

Your pay – our Support Workers receive a rate of £12.60 per hour for all worked hours. Once you are successful for a role with us, full details of your pay will be included in your written offer. As a ‘value based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about caring for others and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

What are your shift patterns?
We work flexible shifts which may include Days, Waking Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends.