Support Workers

Alternative Futures Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Alternative Futures Group seeks a Female Support Worker to work 26 hours per week in Brierfield, Lancashire. This on-site, permanent role pays £13.45 per hour with flexible shifts including days, nights, sleep-ins and weekends.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; we value genuine care, communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow within our values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Patience and enthusiasm for caring for others.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• Team player with flexible shift patterns.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Willingness to provide 24-hour support.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

24-hour support

Job description

Female Support Worker required for 26 hours per week in Brierfield - Driver

Company: Alternative Futures Group

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Lancashire, BB9 5FF

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

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 £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.