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Location

Burnley, Lancashire | United Kingdom

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Job description

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 people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and ‘own’ the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

Our Support Workers work in a variety of settings including community-based services (often supporting people in their own homes) to our Treatment & Recovery Centres.

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.

About you…

There are a few things that we look for in all of 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 a 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 £11.00 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 ‘values 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.

More about this vacancy...
We asked the Team Leader to tell us more about this role and the amazing person that we need to work here. Where is this vacancy based?
This vacancy is based in Burnley.

Who do you support?
We support 2 ladies and 2 gents who all have learning disabilities and 2 have issues with mobility. 3 of the people supported do not use verbal communication but will make their views known in other ways. They are all very active in the community and enjoy going out and seeing new places.

Where do they live?
The property is a large 5 bed detached house set back off the main road. It is very nicely decorated and well maintained property with a paved garden to the rear.

What would a typical shift be like?
Typically at the start of each day you will help with personal care for 3 of the people living there. This involves supporting with showering, dressing and shaving. After this you will then be required to support with breakfast. Staff will be required to complete any laundry and bed changes. Typical activities for the day include going to Charter House day center, having a drive out in the car or going out for lunch.All the people living here like to spend their evening relaxing and watching TV. 2 staff remain on duty to help support people into bed. The staff will commence their sleep in shift at 10pm. During the night bed sensors are on 3 of the peoples bed incase of any emergency in the night that requires assistance.

What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?
All of the people supported love to go to Charter House. One of the ladies likes to see her sister at least once a week, and a gent likes to talk to his sister on the phone weekly. They enjoy eating out and having trips out in their car. The ladies enjoy dancing and attend a local dancing session

Are there any skills or interests that a candidate could have that would be great to use to support this service?
We would love someone who is friendly and outgoing with good communication skills. Ideally we would like someone who is a confident driver to drive the mobility cars at the property.

What is the team here or is it lone-working?
At least 2 people on every day until 21.30 and then sleep in is lone working until 8am

What are your shift patterns?
08.00-22.00 then sleep is the main shift. Other hours include 07.00-09.00 to help every one up after a sleep or 08.00-21.30.

We hope this has given you more insight into this role and we hope to see your application soon.

Please note our Support Workers are contracted by area therefore flexibility is essential to work in other services where required.

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Salary

£11 per hour