Apprentice Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Induction & Training

Job summary

Consensus Support Services Limited, trading as Consensus, invites applications for an Apprentice Support Worker at Grammar School House, Earls Colne, Essex. If you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, this role could be right for you.

You’ll start on £12.91 per hour, with progression to £13.21. The role offers induction, DBS, and development opportunities; shifts are rotational, 37.5 hours per week, in a supportive

Qualifications

• Interest in care and helping people with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs.
• Willingness to learn and gain qualifications on the job.
• Ability to work as part of a compassionate team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and meaningful social opportunities.
• Assist with leisure, community engagement and transport as needed.
• Adapt communication to individual needs and enhance interaction with others.
• Work rotatinal shifts, 37.5 hours per week, in a calm home setting.

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this Apprentice Support Worker role at Grammar School House, Earls Colne, Essex, United Kingdom might be right for you.

Your Benefits Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder: A starting salary of £12.91 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.21 per hour.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary, withdraw a percentage of your wages with Wagestream, access to a Blue Light Discount Card.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Induction & Training: Following your Free DBS check your journey will begin with a 3-day online induction before heading to the service to get started.

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector as Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant but your values are most important to us.

• Grammar School House is a relaxed, welcoming bungalow set in a quiet village street in Essex. There’s a calm atmosphere in the home and neighbourhood, but there’s always plenty to do in the village, with local towns nearby for days out and fun activities. The people living here love to keep as active and fit as possible, with regular trips swimming, trampolining, and accessible day services to keep them moving.
• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.
• Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.INDCSS