Senior Support Worker

Consensus; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join 'The Beehive' service in Chelmsford. In this role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, promoting enjoyment and empowerment through enriched life experiences. With competitive hourly pay and a commitment to staff development, our ideal candidate will have a caring nature and be dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Benefits

Career Ladder & salary progression

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance

Wagestream access

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or NHS is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to support disabled and autistic people.
• Willingness to undergo training and online induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that changes lives and engages clients in meaningful activities.
• Support leisure and social activities while leading team communication effectively.
• Ensure training compliance and learning opportunities for the team.
• Help people celebrate special occasions and engage with the community.

Skills

Person-Centred Approach

Caring Nature

Teamwork

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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 : Senior Support Worker

Salary : £12.79 - £13.09 per hour

Service : The Beehive, Chelmsford

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder : Earn up to £13.09 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development : We want you to succeed - supporting your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits : You’ll receive Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary and can withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. You also have access to Discounts from over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
• Health & Wellbeing : From confidential telephone counselling, Mental Health First Aiders, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you.

Your Role

Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true.

• 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.
• Lead the team to communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities for the team ensuring that training compliance levels are met and maintained.

Your Service

Welcome to 'The Beehive'. A supported living service nestled in the heart of Chelmsford with 8 brand new self-contained flats, all with their own lounge, kitchen area, bedroom and bathroom. Close to Chelmsford city centre, there's easy public transport services right on our doorstep, perfect for exciting days out exploring the city, and for trying new hobbies and activities.

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 prior to confirming your start date.
• Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. You will already have experience in the social care sector or NHS or may be looking for your next step (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant). As long as you come with a person-centred approach, a caring nature, and you are able to demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team to support disabled and autistic people – then we’re here to provide you with the training and knowledge needed to succeed.