Support Worker, 39 Hours Per Week, Permanent in - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Alternative Futures Group

Alternative Futures Group
Alternative Futures Group
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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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.


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 Claughton, Birkenhead.

  • Who do you support?_
We support 2 ladies and a gent who have learning disabilities. One lady also has dementia and complex needs whilst another lady needs hoisting.

  • Where do they live?_
They live in a lovely 4-bed dorma bungalow which is opposite the village park.

  • What would a typical shift be like?_

At the the start of the shift you will support the 3 people with morning medications before the morning routines.

This involves changing incontinence aids, bathing and dressing.

The 2 ladies are hoisted for their personal care.

After routines, they will have breakfast.

They all enjoy different things for breakfast from porridge to pancakes

The laundry is then started and completed throughout the day.


A walk or drive might be enjoyed dependent upon the weather and this happens with at least one person every day.

Lunch is then prepared and someone else might go out in the afternoon before tea time.

Home cooked meals are prepared everyday as they all enjoy there food. Throughout the day the house is cleaned and tidied.

  • What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do?_
One of the ladies loves Scooby Doo and Emmerdale.

The other loves Mickey Mouse and will normally be found to be holding at least one, giving them kisses.


The gent is really laid back and enjoys laying on his sofa and watching TV or going out for a drive/walk.

He also really enjoys going out for a pub lunch

We would love to have someone who loves to cook and bake as they all enjoy their sweet treats.

A valid
driving licence is essential to this role in order to fully use the mobility cars.

  • What daily tasks to the people we support need help with?_
  • Daily finances and banking
  • Household chores including food preparation
  • Managing a tenancy; reporting property issues to the landlord
  • Communication
  • 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 loneworking?_


You will work as part of a big team on days and night shifts, which are on a rota basis.

There are at least 3 people on duty when personal care is being provided but can
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