Support Worker

Consensus Support; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care provider in Wellingborough is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to provide exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. This role involves engaging people in meaningful activities and supporting community involvement. You will receive professional development, and benefits include Life Assurance and an Employee Assistance Programme. The position is based on rotational shifts with a commitment to kindness and creativity in care. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Training and Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector is beneficial.
• Values of kindness, commitment, and creativity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that changes lives.
• Support people to engage in meaningful activities.
• Assist in community involvement and social activities.

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

Roberts Street, NN8 3HZ

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 Discounts from 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

Roberts Street is a unique supported living service, offering a shared house for people looking to live independently but know that support is always there if needed – learning daily living skills and gaining responsibility to manage their own property. Whilst the benefits of privacy that come with a supported living service are enjoyed – there is also communal space to allow for social events including movie nights, arts and crafts or even just relaxing in the lounge one evening.

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.

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.