Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Brightlingsea is seeking a Support Worker to empower individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will engage residents in activities, provide exceptional care, and support their independent living. This role offers a salary of £12.36 - £12.66 per hour, with benefits like career progression opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector is beneficial.
• Values are critical: kindness, commitment, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Engage people in meaningful activities.
• Support during leisure and social activities.
• Assist with communication needs.

Skills

Understanding individual needs

Communication skills

Kindness and empathy

Job description

Overview

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

Details

Salary: £12.36 - £12.66 per hour

Service: Church Road (Brightlingsea), CO7 0JF

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

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

Our supported living service in Brightlingsea is a place for people to call their own home, whilst also having expert care and support from our dedicated team who will assist with anything each individual needs – home maintenance, daily living, or working towards that next big goal. Having the responsibility of your own home can be daunting, but the people living here love having the space to make their own and the independence to live a great life.

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.