Support Worker

Consensus; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Worthing seeks a Support Worker dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role involves helping people engage in meaningful activities and providing support during social events. The position offers a salary of £12.41 - £12.71 per hour with a commitment to career development and a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Discounts from retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and support individual communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals engage in meaningful activities and experiences.
• Support individuals during leisure and social activities.
• Encourage skill development and new hobbies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Community Engagement

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 may be the job for you.

Role: Support Worker

Service: Huntley, BN11 4AF

Salary: £12.41 - £12.71 per hour

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your 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

• 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

Huntley is a welcoming, social home where you’ll find the walls adorned in photos of the fun things people do and the beautiful artwork people have made to decorate their home. This modern, updated service is a home where everyone can access all the amenities needed, and those living there have had a say in how the house looks, feels, and runs. The team run regular pamper days and movie nights, and the people living at Huntley are always encouraged to learn new skills or take up new hobbies.

Your Values

• 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.