Support Worker Bournemouth, England
Job description
At Consensus we love what we do – supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Are you looking for a role where you’ll help people to lead, enjoy their lives and make a difference every day?
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £10.62 - £10.92 per hour
Service: Ophir Road, Bournemouth
Your Benefits
- Dedicated career ladder for those with NVQ level 2 or 3 earn up to £10.92 per hour
- 3-day Online Induction to provide all the support and settle into life at Consensus Support Services
- Free DBS
- Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary
- Wagestream – Avoid bank fees and withdraw up to 40% of your wages as you earn them before payday
- 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
About Your Role
- Ophir Road, close to the popular coastal town of Bournemouth is a residential service for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who express behaviours which others might find challenging.
- Being close to Bournemouth town centre and the lovely sandy beach, individuals are supported in accessing leisure and social activities of their choice within the local community. Individuals enjoy swimming, cinema, music clubs, bowling and attending day centres.
- You’ll be responsible for supporting an inclusive lifestyle within the community as individuals attend local colleges or day trips out.
- You’ll develop greater independence and daily living skills by assisting with the upkeep of the service, preparing meals, shopping and domestic duties.
- You’ll provide help with personal care such as washing, bathing and dressing whilst working across various shift patterns including early, late and weekend or night shifts. Full time and part time positions are available.
Next Steps
- Once you’ve applied you’ll have a call with our dedicated in-house recruitment team to find out more about the role.
- You’ll then have an interview scheduled at the service and have your chance to go down and meet the team.
- If you are successful we’ll go through an Onboarding Process obtaining a Free DBS Check and References.
- You’ll then start with our 3-day online induction with our dedicted Learning & Development team prior to returning to the service to continue your growing career at Consensus.
Our Values
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
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, already have experience in the social care sector or the NHS as a Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant. 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”
