Support Worker, 39 hours per week, permanent, Rochdale - Driver Essential

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 £12.00 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 Norden - Rochdale.

Who do you support?
The people you will be supporting have learning disability, complex needs and require some personal care.

Where do they live?
This vacancy is based in the Rochdale area, supporting three males who live in their own home we provide support to.

What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?
The people we support are outgoing and enjoy being the local community meeting new people, the people supported enjoy recreational activities like walking, going to the pub, using public transport, support in maintaining relationship with families. Attending the cinema and shows.

Are there any skills or interests that a candidate could have that would be great to use to support this service?
We are looking for someone who can drive.

The people we support would like someone who allows them to do their own things in their own time but is able to help them when they require support.

They are already quite independent, so it is important the support workers do not take away any of their independence.

What daily tasks to the people we support need help with?

• Managing a tenancy; reporting property issues to the landlord
• Communication
• Household chores including food preparation
• Accessing the community
• Moving and handling
• Medication management
• Building social & lifestyle skills
• Health & hygiene needs
• Personal care

What is the team here or is it lone-working?
You will be working alongside experienced members of the existing team, but there will be some lone working, but will have access to a Team Leader or on call team leader.

What are your shift patterns?
Flexible shifts which will include days, nights weekends.

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.