Female Support Worker required in Skelmersdale, - Driver Essential

Alternative Futures Group; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider based in Skelmersdale is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide essential care. The position requires good communication skills and the flexibility to work varied shifts. A driver's license is essential, and full training will be provided. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.60 per hour for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in a care role.
• Driver's license required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Ability to work on-site with flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Provide patient and enthusiastic care for individuals.
• Work as part of a team to support clients effectively.
• Adapt to varied shifts for 24-hour support.

Skills

Good communication

Patience

Confidence

Enthusiasm for caring

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker required in Skelmersdale, - Driver Essential

• Posting date: 23 September 2025
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 07 October 2025
• Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Alternative Futures Group
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: ID:1225

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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. This role requires a driver and the ability to work on-site.

Pay and Notes

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.

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