Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Ford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder

Learning & development

Life assurance

Blue Light Discount Card

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Waterbury House in Ford, West Sussex invites a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live as independently as possible.

You’ll join Consensus Support Services, a Great Place to Work® focused on person-centred care. The role offers a starting rate of £12.96 per hour, with progression to £13.26 per hour and a 37.5-hour weekly rota, including flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is welcome, but personal values are most important.

Responsibilities

• Engage people in meaningful opportunities and activities.
• Support participation in community and social activities.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs.
• Work rotational shifts, 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 Waterbury House, Ford, West Sussex, 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 £12.96 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.26 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.

• Waterbury House is a warm, welcoming home with a mix of private flats and en-suite bedrooms, offering the privacy and freedom of personal space with support whenever it’s needed. Everyone has a busy, active social life, keeping fit with swimming or horse riding, going into town for bingo or crazy golf and taking trips with their family and friends. The communal areas are always lively and fun – people love cinema and have regular movie nights and trips to see the latest releases.
• 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.