Support Worker

Consensus; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Consensus is seeking a Part Time Support Worker to join their team at Gretton House. This role involves providing exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and enjoy a fulfilling life. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Values influence interactions with colleagues and people supported.
• Experience in roles like Mental Health Support Worker or Care Assistant valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that changes lives.
• Help people engage in meaningful activities.
• Support during leisure and social activities.

Skills

Kindness

Creativity

Communication

Education

Experience in social care sector

Job description

Join to apply for the Part Time Support Worker role at Consensus.

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 may be the job for you.

Role

Support Worker

Salary

£12.66 - £12.96 per hour

Service

Gretton House, Gretton

Shifts

Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2024. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• 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 as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. Through understanding the needs of the people you support; you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.

• 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.

Your Service

Gretton House is set in a quiet, calm village but is always busy and bustling with fun. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. They are supported to get involved with their home, learn new life skills, and take the lead on the care and support they receive. This can include getting in the kitchen with the chef who prepares nutritious meals and encourages everyone to understand their diet and how to make healthy choices to support their PWS.

Your Values

You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or Care Assistant), but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that:

• We will always act with kindness.
• Stay committed to the people who rely on us.
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

• Once you’ve applied, our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
• The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
• If successful, we’ll organise your free DBS check and references before confirming your start date.
• Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.