Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Induction & Training

Job summary

Consensus is recruiting for a Support Worker role at Southwold House, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. The position offers a starting salary of £13.26 per hour, with opportunities to progress up to £13.56 per hour through our career ladder.

We are a Great Place to Work® certified employer, providing induction and training, DBS checks, and wellbeing support. You will contribute to a caring, inclusive home environment, supporting residents with varying needs and engaging in community

Qualifications

• Your values are most important to us.

Responsibilities

• 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 Southwold House, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, 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 £13.26 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.56 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.

• Southwold House is a social, supportive home offering people different levels of care depending on their individual needs. With a mix of private flats and rooms, everyone gets to enjoy their own space and privacy, whilst also being encouraged and supported to be an active part of the household and be involved in cooking, cleaning and making decisions about how the home is run.
• 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.