Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Ltd; Hodsock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization is seeking a Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves engaging service users in meaningful activities and promoting independence. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to kindness and inclusivity. Competitive salary of £12.66 per hour with opportunities for career progression and professional development. Join a meaningful cause where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong communication skills to engage with service users.
• Commitment to the values of kindness and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to individuals with complex needs.
• Help service users engage in meaningful activities.
• Support during leisure and social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

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 may be the job for you.

Job Details

Role: Support Worker
Salary: £12.66 per hour
Service: Dyscarr Grange, S81 9RJ
Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

• 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

Dyscarr Grange is a newly-outfitted apartment complex nestled in the heart of the village of Langold. There is a quiet, tight-knit community of friendly, kind people in the village, and excellent transport links to Worksop, Doncaster and even further afield to Sheffield and Nottingham, where people we support can shop, do activities that are meaningful to them or even work. We offer person-centred active support, looking at how we can do things with the people we support rather than for them.

Your Values

• 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 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.

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.