Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide exceptional care and promote independence for individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, including training and qualifications. The ideal candidate should have a passion for supporting others in meaningful activities. Competitive hourly pay and rotational shifts are part of this rewarding position that significantly impacts lives.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or social support roles is valuable but not mandatory.
• Commitment to promoting independence and dignity for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support engagement in meaningful activities and community involvement.
• Communicate effectively, respecting individual needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

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

Salary: £12.36 - £12.66 per hour

Service: De Parys, MK40 2TW

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work®, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2025. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• 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 Discountsfrom 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

De Parys is a lively, cheerful home near Bedford Town Centre that gives the opportunity for people to live in a supportive setting but achieve a level of independence and freedom. People living at De Parys take the lead in their home, deciding how to decorate, what to cook, and what activities they want to see – recently the team set up a games room with pool and darts because everyone loves playing together and having tournaments.

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.