Support Worker

Consensus; Kettering; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community-focused care provider as a Support Worker where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role involves engaging individuals in activities, providing care, and being part of a supportive team dedicated to personal and professional growth. Offering a career ladder, comprehensive training, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, it's a perfect opportunity for those looking to start or enhance their career in social care.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Financial Benefits including Wagestream

Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Values such as kindness and commitment to client care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.
• Support individuals in engaging with meaningful opportunities and activities.
• Assist in community involvement and social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Experience in care or social support (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, etc.)

Job description

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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: Support Worker

Salary: £12.36 - £12.66 per hour

Service: Polwell lane, Kettering

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2024. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

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

Polwell Lane is a lively, welcoming home with a busy social calendar. The people who live here are always ready to get together and plan their next big party - whether it’s a birthday, special occasion or an everyday dinner party, everyone gets involved and has their say in what goes on. There are fitness classes in house, tailored so wheelchair users can be included - and it’s always a lot of fun.

Your Values

You May Be New To Care Or Already Have Experience In The Social Care Sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant Or Care Assistant) But Your Values Are Most Important To Us. Values Influence Every Interaction Between Our Colleagues And The People We Support. They Are a Promise That

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.

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