Apprentice Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Induction & Training

Job summary

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus) is seeking an Apprentice Support Worker at Royal Gardens, Wixams, Bedfordshire. You’ll learn on the job while supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs in a specialist Supported Living setting.

We value your values and offer a structured career ladder, learning and development, health and wellbeing benefits, and a welcoming, inclusive environment. Training includes a 3-day induction and DBS check completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care preferred or willingness to learn.
• Able to support individuals with diverse needs in a residential setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs in daily living.
• Help residents engage in meaningful activities and community participation.
• Communicate effectively, respecting individual communication needs.
• Assist with leisure and social activities and celebrate special occasions.
• Support with shifts as part of a rotational 37.5-hour week.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

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 Royal Gardens, Wixams, Bedfordshire, 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 £13.16 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.46 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.

• Royal Gardens is a brand-new, purpose-built specialist Supported Living service in the flourishing community of Wixams, just outside of Houghton Conquest and 10 minutes from Bedford town. Royal Gardens contains 11 highly spacious, self-contained, single-occupancy apartments, each offering bedroom with en-suite shower room, second bedroom which can be used as a flexible space, bathroom and open-plan kitchen, diner and lounge. The 3 ground-floor apartments have wet-rooms.
• 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