Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the UK seeks Support Workers dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves providing exceptional care, assisting in daily activities, and engaging in community support. This position offers a salary between £12.61 and £12.91 per hour along with a clear career progression path and extensive learning opportunities. Candidates should have values of kindness and creativity, aiming to create a supportive environment for residents.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Financial Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in social care sectors such as Mental Health Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant is desirable.
• Ability to understand and meet the individual needs of supported persons.
• Commitment to kindness and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that empowers supported individuals.
• Assist individuals in engaging in meaningful activities and support their home management.
• Communicate effectively to meet the diverse needs of those supported.

Skills

Kindness

Effective communication

Engagement in community activities

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: £12.61 - £12.91 per hour

Service: Valley House, MK43 0PP

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

Our Supported Living service is set in a quiet, peaceful village in the countryside. All of the residents have their own private flat, and the freedom and responsibility of managing their own home with daily living support. That support can be cooking and cleaning, financial management, or help getting out and finding new hobbies.

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.