Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community-focused care provider seeks a Support Worker in Greater London. The role involves providing exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities while fostering their independence and community engagement. You will be part of a supportive team, ensuring meaningful experiences for clients. The position offers competitive pay of £12.66 - £12.96 per hour along with excellent benefits including career ladder and health support programs. Ideal candidates will embrace creativity and kindness in their interactions.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in social care sector preferred but not essential.
• Strong commitment to kindness and support for clients.
• Creative approach in working with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support clients in engaging in community activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between clients and others.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

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

Salary

£12.66 - £12.96 per hour

Service

Pirlea House, CR8 4LA

Shifts

Rotational, 22.5 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

This supported living service is a perfect home for those looking to live independently, but with specialist help to support 24/7. This apartment-based supported living model gives individuals the freedom, independence and responsibility of their own high-spec apartment, along with shared access to outdoor spaces and communal areas. There is a relaxed and calm atmosphere throughout the service, but it’s only a short distance from Central London where people love to take days out to the cinema, shopping or for a karaoke night!

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.