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

Life Assurance

Wagestream

Blue Light Discount Card

Health & Wellbeing

Induction & Training

Job summary

Consensus is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Gretton House in Gretton, Northamptonshire. You’ll help people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to participate in daily life and develop life skills.

We welcome new starters or experienced carers. You’ll join a caring team and support meaningful activities, meals, leisure, and community involvement, with rotational shifts totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to engage in daily activities.
• Support involvement in home life, meals, and life-skills development.
• Enable meaningful community participation and leisure activities.
• Communicate effectively, considering individual communication needs.

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 Support Worker role at Gretton House, Gretton, Northamptonshire, 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.

• 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, learning new life skills and take the lead on the care and support they receive – which can include getting in the kitchen with the chef who prepares nutritious meals and encourages everyone to join in with understanding their diet and how to make healthy choices to support their PWS.
• 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.