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Alternative Futures Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for 20 hours per week, on-site at Burnley (BB11 1PY). The role supports people with diverse needs in community and facility settings, helping them live independent, valued lives.

You will join a skilled team delivering personalised care, with clear progression opportunities and a focus on empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Support people with a range of care needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health concerns, complex care and substance misuse issues.
• Work in community-based services and in Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.
• Provide personalised support tailored to individual goals and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to maintain daily routines and independence.
• Work within a team to deliver customised support plans across varied settings.

Job description

Support Worker required for 20 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: 10 Sept 2026 Closing date: 24 Sept 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.

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