Support Worker

Position: Support Worker

Salary: £9.00 – £9.35 per hour

Service: The Pines, Bury St Edmunds

Are you looking to make a positive difference to people’s lives?

Consensus Support Services are looking for people who share our values and ethos of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live a fulfilling life in the way they choose. Through person-centred planning, our aim across all our residential and supported living services is to ensure every individual we support achieves their full potential and has opportunities, choices and success which are meaningful to them.

If you enjoy working as part of a team, are patient and caring with a positive attitude and are looking to join a growing organisation with great benefits, we would love to hear from you. You may be new to care or already have experience in the sector as a Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Giver. We also recruit for attitude and personality so, if you don’t have all the right skills, we can provide a full induction, relevant training and the support you need to get the most from your role.

The Pines is a modern, pleasant house close to Bury St Edmunds providing a high standard of accommodation for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Some people living at The Pines may also express behaviours which others might find challenging.

With a friendly, encouraging team there is a very positive environment at The Pines. The focus is on providing a person centred, inclusive environment, helping individuals with complex challenges to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. The house is split into two areas which can support individuals requiring intensive support and those who wish to experience more independent living.

You’ll be responsible for supporting an inclusive lifestyle within the community as individuals attend local colleges or day trips out. Develop greater independence and daily living skills by assisting with the upkeep of the service, preparing meals, shopping and domestic duties. Providing help with personal care such as washing, bathing and dressing whilst working across various shift patterns including early, late and weekend and night shifts.

Our Benefits

Dedicated career ladder for those with NVQ level 2 or 3 earn up to £9.35 per hour.
Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary
Comprehensive induction and excellent training
Recognition Awards, including long service awards
Cycle to work Scheme
Refer a friend scheme – Receiving up to £500 per referral
Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice
Health & Wellbeing portal

Why Join Consensus?

We employ people who share in our values so we can ensure the highest standards of support for the people who live in our homes, their families and the commissioners we work with.

Choice & Respect, Ambition & Imagination, Reliability & Professionalism
Honesty & Integrity, Responsibility & Accountability, Inclusive & Supportive

As a leading provider, our commitment to delivering the highest standards of support within our services is nationally recognised and validated by the many awards we receive, the consistently high ratings we receive from national regulators and our ethos of continuous improvement. Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”