Support Worker

Consensus Support; Lidlington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Consensus Support is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to empower individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will provide exceptional care, engage clients in meaningful activities, and support their daily living tasks. Join a recognized workplace that values diversity and offers clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Wage Advances

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mental Health Support Worker or Care Worker is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Helping individuals engage in meaningful activities.
• Supporting community involvement and social activities.
• Communicating effectively and respecting individual needs.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Creativity

Education

Qualifications in Care

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re seeking a career where you can make a meaningful difference, this could be the role for you.

Role: Support Worker

Salary: £12.61 - £12.91 per hour

Service: Valley House, Lidlington

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2024. Benefits include:

• Career Ladder: Clear opportunities for progression.
• Learning & Development: Support for personal and professional growth through training and qualifications.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual salary, wage advances via Wagestream, and discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Confidential counselling, wellbeing support, and Employee Assistance Programmes.

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. By understanding the needs of those you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that makes a real difference. Your responsibilities include:

• Helping individuals engage in meaningful activities and opportunities, empowering them to enjoy fulfilling lives.
• Supporting community involvement, leisure, social activities, and celebrating special occasions.
• Communicating effectively, respecting individual communication needs, and assisting others to communicate.

Your Service

Our Supported Living service is located in a peaceful countryside village. Residents have private flats and manage their own homes with support for daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, financial management, and pursuing hobbies.

Your Values

Whether you are new to care or experienced (e.g., Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant), your values are vital. They guide every interaction and include:

• Acting with kindness
• Staying committed to those we support
• Embracing creativity in our work and growth

Next Steps

After applying, our in-house recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role. The process includes an interview at the service, a free DBS check, references, and a 3-day online induction before you start working with us.

At Consensus, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the chance to succeed.