Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Farnborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Wagestream

Blue Light Discount Card

Confidential counselling

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

3-day online induction

Free DBS check

Job summary

Consensus Support Services Limited is hiring a Support Worker at The Rivers, Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The role involves assisting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to maintain independence, dignity and engagement in daily life.

We offer a clear career ladder, training and qualifications, life assurance, Wagestream access, a Blue Light Discount Card, and wellbeing support, including confidential counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme; induction

Responsibilities

• The people living at The Rivers enjoy a creative, fun, and social environment with plenty of support from their team to live an independent, healthy and very happy life.
• 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.

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 The Rivers, Farnborough, Hampshire, 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.

• The people living at The Rivers enjoy a creative, fun, and social environment with plenty of support from their team to live an independent, healthy and very happy life. Everyone is engaged with their own care choices and take part in regular meetings not only to develop their care plan, but to have their say in what goes on in their home and what they want to achieve. Some of the individuals attend a local colleges and adult education centres, find work opportunities and get involved with social clubs in their community.
• 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.