Support worker required for 25 hours per week in Nelson

Alternative Futures Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Support Worker in Nelson, Lancashire for 25 hours per week. You will provide person-centered support, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team to assist individuals in daily living on-site.

No prior care experience is required; a willingness to learn and develop is essential. The role offers flexible shifts including days, waking nights, sleep-ins and weekends, with pay at £13.45 per hour and full details provided in the written offer.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including days, late shifts and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Support worker required for 25 hours per week in Nelson

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.

What We’re Looking For

You don't need experience – just the right attitude.

• Friendly and confident communicators
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including day shifts, waking nights, sleep ins and weekends
• Aligned with AFG’s values

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Information

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Lancashire, BB9 9AW

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026