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**: £11.15 - £11.45 per hour

**Service**: Ty Hendy, Pontarddulais

**Your Benefits**

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
**Career Ladder**: Those with NVQ Level 2 or 3 earn up to £11.45 per hour, and our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
**Learning & Development**: We want you to succeed - supporting your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
**Financial Benefits**: You’ll receive **Life Assurance** of twice your annual basic salary and can withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with **Wagestream**. You also have access to Discounts from over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
**Health & Wellbeing**: From confidential telephone counselling, Mental Health First Aiders, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme - colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you.

**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. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too - from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true.
- 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.
- Work across various shift patterns including early, late, weekend or night shifts. Full time and part time positions are available.

**Your Service**

Ty Hendy is a unique residential service that offers a mix of single and shared flats, as well as private rooms that offer tailored specialist support for those with learning disabilities, autism and people living with early-onset dementia. Every person living here has their own privacy and personal space, and work closely with their team to ensure their support is centred all around them and their goals.

**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.

Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573.