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SalaryBeing 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 Clayton Le Moors.
Who do you support?
We have a great new opportunity - opening soon and are looking for a motivated individual to join our skilled staff team. You will be required to support an individual(s) who may present Behaviours which challenge/or in a crisis situation, it is difficult to give specific information as we do not know who we will be supporting and may have little background information to go from, but you will not be on your own as you have a skilled team around you. So if you’re a person looking for a new challenge and a great opportunity then this may be for you.
Where do they live?
Crisis area which is part of a bungalow scheme which comprises 13 bungalows, set in a horse shoe shape.
What would a typical shift be like?
Are you adaptable, flexible and proactive? We support both males and females who live in their own homes. The people we support have a wide range of diverse needs and different levels of support such as learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs, Autism and some substance misuse issues. People supported require support with finances, household chores, managing a tenancy, building social skills, health and hygiene needs, lifestyle skills, medication management, personal care and attending appointments. You also need to be flexible to work a range of different shifts which may include days, nights and weekends.
What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?
The people we support have wide varying interests which include cooking and baking, going to the cinema, restaurants ,pubs playing pool, using social media, Xbox, going on walks and various outdoor activities,
Are there any skills or interests that a candidate could have that would be great to use to support this service?
Driver but not essential, Hobbies, interests, out going motivated able to use own initiative, confident. Training will be provide.
What daily tasks to the people we support need help with?
What is the team here or is it lone-working?
In some cases you will be lone working however will liaise with a. Large experienced and friendly existing staff team The service is supported by two Team leaders who are available .
What are your shift patterns?
Shift will comprise of days and wake and watch shifts will be on a rota basis.,
We hope it 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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