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Alternative Futures Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 716,000 - 744,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Support Worker in Ormskirk to provide 39 hours per week of on-site support. The role involves assisting individuals with daily living, working within a values-based framework, and committing to a flexible shift pattern including days, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; you will be joining a value-driven team that supports people to live independently.

Qualifications

• Be a good communicator (verbal and written).
• 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.
• Full training provided – no prior care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals in daily living and activities.
• Follow individual care plans and guidance from the team.
• Cover shifts as part of flexible patterns including Days, Nights, Sleep-ins and Weekends.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Values alignment

Job description

Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Ormskirk - 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

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Ormskirk, L39 2BS

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent