Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Burnley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group is seeking a Support Worker for 39 hours per week in Burnley. The role involves delivering personalised support across community and care settings, working with a dedicated team to help people achieve their aspirations.

No prior experience is required; the right attitude, empathy, and strong communication are essential. This is a rewarding, permanent, on-site position with Disability Confident employer status.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to people in community and residential settings.
• Collaborate with teams to implement outcome‑focused plans.

Skills

Friendly communication

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Flexibility with shifts

Values alignment

Job description

Support Worker required for 39 hours per week in Burnley

Being a Support Worker at AFG is a hugely rewarding role and could be your first step on a long and happy career in Health & Social Care.

So, what does a Support Worker do?

We have a vision to create a world where amazing people do amazing things every day. Our skilled and experienced teams work with every person we support to create a personalised, outcome-focused plans to achieve their aspirations.

Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Independent Hospitals or Adult Care Homes.

One thing that is common across all of our services is a focus on personalised support and tailoring our services to the needs and aspirations of the people we support with a diverse range of care needs (including Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns, Complex Care, Substance Misuse issues to name a few).

We value the people that work with us…

At AFG we recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you! In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development (including opportunities to undertake vocational qualifications) and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

What We’re Looking ForYou don’t need experience – just the right attitude. We’re looking for people who are:

• 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: Alternative Futures Group Salary: from £13.45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Burnley, BB11 1PY Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.