Casual Support worker required in Nelson

Alternative Futures Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Casual Support Worker in Nelson, Lancashire. The role is part-time, on-site, permanent, with pay from £13.45 per hour. You will provide care and support with a flexible 24-hour pattern as required, working across days, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.

Full training is provided, and you will join a values-driven team committed to disability confidence. Good communication, patience and teamwork are essential, with a willingness to learn and develop in a

Qualifications

• Friendly and confident communicator.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including day shifts, waking nights and weekends.
• Aligned with AFG's values and Disability Confident scheme.

Responsibilities

• Good communicator, verbally and in writing.
• Patient, confident and enthusiastic about caring for others.
• Use your own initiative.
• Work as part of a team.
• Provide 24-hour support with a varied shift pattern.
• Share our AFG values.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient and empathic

Job description

Casual Support Worker required in Nelson

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Lancashire, BB9 9AW

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Summary

We provide full training and support for new Support Workers. The role requires communication skills, patience, confidence, initiative and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be required to shift flexibly throughout 24-hour service, including days, waking nights, sleep-ins and weekends. We value the AFG values and are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme.

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.

Our pay – our Support Workers receive a rate of £13.45 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.

Responsibilities

• Good communicator, verbally and in writing.
• Patient, confident and enthusiastic about caring for others.
• Use your own initiative.
• Work as part of a team.
• Provide 24-hour support with a varied shift pattern.
• Share our AFG values.

Essential Requirements

• Friendly and confident communicator.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including day shifts, waking nights, sleep ins and weekends.
• Aligned with AFG's values.
• MUST be a member of the Disability Confident scheme or have a disability friendly background.

Employer Information

We are proud members of the Disability Confident employer scheme. The scheme is a government initiative that encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.