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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 Litherland - Liverpool
- Who do you support? _ The gentlemen you will be supporting have a learning disability, Epilepsy and Autism with some complex needs. They require support 24/7 for all aspects of daily living skills & accessing the community.
The people we support have all been living together for over 6 years and get on well.
- Where do they live? _ This vacancy is based in Litherland, Merseyside, supporting five gentlemen.
- What would a typical shift be like? _ They require support with managing their finances; household chores; maintaining their tenancy; building social skills; lifestyle skills; personal care and medication management.
- What activities do the people that we support at this property like to do? _ The gentleman we support are very active and have varied interests and hobbies from gardening; swimming; cinema; train spotting; baking; photography; drives; walking; ballroom dancing many more.
A driver would be beneficial as we have couple of mobility vehicles in service but it is not essential.
An ability to think and communicate creatively with non-verbal individuals.
A proactive approach to your working environment and the ability to be active and engaging.
- What is the team here or is it lone-working? _ You will be working within a large experienced team. No lone working.
The staff team are friendly, approachable members whom care for the gents we support and each other. Would welcome new members.
You will have access to Team Leader most days
- What are your shift patterns? _ We are also looking for someone who can work flexibly across 7 days, which may include days, nights and weekends the usual shift pattern start 0730AM until 2200; shifts will consist of early, late, long day or nights.
- Please note our Support Workers are contracted by area therefore flexibility is essential to work in other services where required._