Support Worker, 21 hours per week, perm - Congleton, Cheshire, Driver Essentila

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 Congleton.

Who do you support

This Service is home to 3 People, 2 females with an age range between 50 and 85, there is also 1 male who is in his 20s

All of the People supported have a learning disability.

Two of the people supported also suffer with epilepsy.

The bungalow is also adapted for people who suffer with physical disabilities, adaptations have been made to accommodate a wheelchair and specialist equipment for help with mobility.

All three people supported are none verbal, they are able to walk independently but two of them use a wheelchair if going long distances. all three people supported like to go out as often as possible, with staff support

Where do they live?
This is a spacious 3 bedroom bungalow situated in Congleton.

The bungalow is double glazed and has gas central heating throughout.

To the front of the property there is a large drive way accommodating a maximum of 9 vehicles.

To the rear of the property there is a large secluded garden area that is accessible for the wheelchair users. It has a patio area.

The bungalow also has a fire alarm system with panel and a modern burglar alarm.

The bungalow consists of 2 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one bathroom is equip with a bath and the other has a shower.

There is a large open space dining area with large skylight windows providing the property with natural light. Just off from the dining room is a good sized communal lounge area that has an adjoining door leading out into the patio and garden.

The bungalow also has a study room, a utility room and a large kitchen.

Both the kitchen and the utility rooms have a door leading outside of the property.

The bungalow has been converted into 2 parts and an Annex flat has been made for one of the residents that reside at this service.

The Annex is accessible through a door inside the property that also has a wooden balcony adjoined.

The Annex also has a rear door that leads to the patio area in the garden.

What would a typical shift be like?
The house has a very relaxed atmosphere. tow of the people supported will tend to sleep in in a morning. then be supported with there personal care needs. before breakfast.

One of the people supported likes to get up[ early in the morning and also requires support with their personal care.

The we will support people to any appointments or go out on activities that have been planned. some of the activities they like to go on are shopping trips, walks out, visits to garden centers. staff will support the people supported with their meals and in the evening with personal care needs and changes into their night clothes before relaxing prior to bed

What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?
some of the activities people supported like to go on are, shopping trips, walks out, visits to garden centers.


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 a happy staff who are keen to get out and about with the people supported. staff must be kind, caring and companionate. calm in nature and approach


What is the team here or is it lone-working?
During the day there are three to four staff on a day depending on activities planned at night we have a waking night and sleep in staff so at least two staff in service at all times


What are your shift patterns?
shift patterns vary. they are planned over seven days a week 365 days a year. day shifts vary 7am to 9pm, 8am to 9.30pm or 9am to 10pm mid shift is usually 9am to 5pm ( start finish time can vary depending on activities) night shifts 9.30pm to 7.15am Sleep in 10pm to 7am

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.