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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.

Your pay - between 4th April 2022 and 31st March 2023, our Support Workers will receive a rate equivalent to £9.90 per hour for all worked hours. This will be made up of the National Living Wage rate of £9.50, plus for any worked hours an addition top-up in your hourly rate of £0.40 to take total hourly equivalent for all worked hours to £9.90. On top of this, any colleagues who work above an average of 39 hours per week in any pay period will receive an additional 10p per hour for worked hours above this level taking hourly earnings up to £10.00 per hour for those shifts (this additional top-up will apply between 4th April 2022 and 31st March 2023).

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.

Now you know a bit more about Alternative Futures Group, let’s tell you about the
service we are recruiting for: Oak Lodge Treatment and Recovery Centre in Little Lever, Bolton is a specialist 12 bedded Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre which has recently been recognised by CQC as an overall OUTSTANDING service.

Oak lodge specialises in the rehabilitation of people with enduring mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and personality disorders to develop the skills to reintegrate successfully back into their communities with the support of a strong MDT.

Oak lodge is looking for a passionate Support Worker who wants to make a
difference in the lives of the people we support and work alongside an award
winning team. Candidates should be passionate about delivering person centred
care, want to work collaboratively with the people they support and use every
opportunity to inspire hope within their relationships.

Support Workers at Oak Lodge will be involved in the delivery of the care pathway
each person we support will undertake whilst assisting the nurses and therapy staff in their delivery of therapies.

Support Workers will also be involved in ensuring the safety and lifestyle structures
of the people we support and will be fully trained in the appropriate specialities to
carry out their duties. We are looking for Support Workers who are enthusiastic and
enjoy working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (such as nurses and therapists)
with a common goal. You must also be flexible in your working patterns which
include long days, including weekends and rotation to nights which are 12.5 hour
shifts