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Alternative Futures Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group in Skelmersdale is looking for a Support Worker to join our on-site team on a 27-hour-per-week contract. You will be joining a values-driven service focused on compassionate support and enabling independence for the people we support.

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.

Qualifications

• We look for strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the care setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker required for 27 hours per week in Skelmersdale - Driver

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

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.

Your 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. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker required for 27 hours per week in Skelmersdale - Driver

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Lancashire, WN8 6LN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 10 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Sept 2026

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