Support Worker

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: £12.26 - £12.52 per hour

Service: Sheepwalk House, NG15 9FD

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits:

• Enhanced pay rates up £2.00 per hour for overtime
• Extra days annual leave on your Birthday
• Refer a friend scheme worth up to £220
• Free Blue Light card
• Mental Health First Aiders to support employees with mental health and well being
• Long service award including increased holiday allowance and cash incentives
• Bonus for homes that are awarded good or outstanding
• Enhanced pay rate for working Christmas/ Bank Holidays
• Annual social celebrations
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Fully paid Induction and great progression opportunities including nationally funded qualifications such an the NVQ apprenticeship scheme
• Excellent support from experienced management and the leadership team

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

Sheepwalk House is a six bed spacious residential home. Situated in the popular village of Ravenshead in Nottinghamshire, in Robin Hood country. It boasts a fantastic garden over a third of an acre with mature shrubs and a variety of woodland trees. With a 12 foot trampoline, traditional wooden swing, two basketball nets and wooden robust picnic benches, there is plenty to do outdoors. Inside offers a fully equipped art and craft room with painting supplies, beads, sewing and activity box, as well as an activity room with swinging chair, jungle mural, sensory lights, floor cushions, mood lighting and glow in the dark stars.

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.