Peripatetic Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Blackburn with Darwen- Drivers Only

Alternative Futures Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Blackburn seeks dedicated Support Workers to provide compassionate care and support. With a rate of £12.60 per hour, the role requires good communication, patience, and teamwork abilities. Applicants need to have a willingness to learn, and prior experience in care is not necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Flexible shifts including days and nights are part of the role, and the organization values individuals who genuinely care about making a positive difference.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop without prior experience in care.
• Ability to work flexible hours to provide 24-hour support.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to individuals in need.
• Work flexible shift patterns including days and nights.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience

Confidence

Enthusiasm for caring

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

About Us

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

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

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.

Shift Patterns

We work flexible shifts which may include Days, Waking Nights, Sleep ins and Weekends.