Female Support Worker required for 13.5 hours per week in Burnley

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

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Female Support Worker for 13.5 hours per week in Burnley. This on-site, part-time role involves providing personalised support to individuals in home and community settings, helping them achieve their goals and maintain independence.

No prior experience is required; a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; attitude matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Willing to work day shifts, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.
• Committed to Disability Confident and safeguarding values.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to individuals in home and community settings.
• Assist with daily activities and promote independence.
• Support with personal care, health, and welfare as per care plans.

Skills

Friendly communicators

Caring and patient

Team player

Flexible shifts

Aligned with values

Job description

Female Support Worker required for 13.5 hours per week in Burnley

Company: Alternative Futures Group Salary: from £13.45 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Burnley, BB11 1PY Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.

So, what does a Support Worker do?

We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.

Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.

One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).

We value the people that work with us…

At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Essential requirements

What We're Looking ForYou don't need experience – just the right attitude. We're looking for people who are:

• Friendly and confident communicators
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic
• Able to work 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.