Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Brierfield - Driver

Alternative Futures Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Support Worker in Brierfield, Lancashire, for 39 hours per week. The role involves providing compassionate, person-centred care with flexible day, night and weekend shifts on-site. You will communicate well, work in a team and use your own initiative to support individuals effectively.

Training will be provided, and you will become part of a value-driven team. The position is permanent and based at BB9 5FF, with a starting hourly rate of £13.45.

Qualifications

• Good communicator (verbal and written).
• Willingness to learn and develop in care.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, 24-hour support with various shift patterns.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to individuals.
• Work with initiative and in collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Brierfield - 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.

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Lancashire, BB9 5FF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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