Support Worker required for 16 hours per week in Lancaster

Alternative Futures Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Lancaster seeks compassionate Support Workers. The role requires good communication, patience, and flexibility in shift patterns. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The hourly rate is £12.60, reflecting their commitment to care and support. Join a dedicated team that values making a positive difference in the lives of those they support.

Qualifications

• No specific training required; willingness to learn and develop is essential.
• Ability to work varied shift patterns to provide 24-hour support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with care needs throughout various shifts.
• Communicate effectively with team members and those being supported.
• Assist in creating a positive environment for care.

Skills

Good communication

Patience

Confidence in caring

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility in shifts

Job description

About Us

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 £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.