Support Worker

Consensus Support Services Limited (trades as Consensus); Wick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Induction & Training

Job summary

Consensus is seeking a dedicated Support Worker at Daisy Meadows, Wick, West Sussex. You will help people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live a fulfilling life, supporting daily activities, wellbeing and community participation.

No previous care experience required; we value your values. We offer a career ladder with progression, training, life assurance, Wagestream, wellbeing support, DBS clearance, and an induction to start with; shifts are 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not required; values and attitude are more important.

Responsibilities

• Help people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities; empower 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 help people to communicate effectively with others.

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 Daisy Meadows, Wick, West Sussex, 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 £13.16 per hour, our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression and earn up to £13.46 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.

• Daisy Meadows is a newly developed specialist Supported Living service in Littlehampton. Offering 6 self-contained apartments, including 3 accessible ground-floor apartments - each apartment offers a separate lounge, kitchen and bedroom, with en-suite bathroom. There is a large shared garden for people to enjoy lawn games and barbeques in the warm summers of West Sussex.
• 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.