Part Time Waking Night Support Worker

Consensus Support; Fornham St Martin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Fornham St Martin is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers an hourly rate of £12.36 to £12.66, alongside benefits such as a career ladder and opportunities for personal development. The ideal candidate will help engage individuals in meaningful activities and support their daily living skills. This is a rewarding position where your values and commitment will influence the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream access for wages

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Worker, or similar role is preferred.
• Understanding and commitment to care values.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities and community support.
• Assist with daily living skills and promote independence.

Skills

Experience in care

Effective 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

Waking NightSupport Worker

Salary

£12.36 - £12.66 per hour

Service

The Pines, IP28 6TN

Shifts

Rotational, 20 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

Step inside The Pines, where you’ll find a lively and sociable home that offers a mix of private rooms and flats, alongside expert support. The team are always on‑hand to support with home management and daily life skills so everybody is involved in cooking, cleaning and making choices about their home. There is a creative, fun atmosphere in the many communal areas, with people doing arts and crafts, doing classes together or showing off their green thumbs in the garden.

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.