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 : Children's Support Worker (12-18 years)
Service : Belstead Mews, Ipswich
Salary : £12.66 - £12.96 per hour
Shifts : Rotational, 37.5 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 2024. 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 young people you support; you'll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.
* Help the children (aged 12 to 18 years) we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities - empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
* Advocate for the young people to ensure they get the best possible childhood experience whilst support with education, health, socialising, relationships and support them to form their identity.
* Have fun and engage in teenage development and influence the children's emotional and physical development.
* Help with the running of the service under Ofsted regulations such as paperwork, capturing the children's wishes and feelings and ensuring a safe and capable environment for them.
* Learn and develop your own skills by undertaking your level 3 Diploma in residential childcare as an essential part of your learning.
Your Service
Belstead Mews is a unique home for young people that supports them to learn life skills, complete their education, and thrive as they move into adulthood. The young people living here are encouraged to be as independent as possible, promoting decision making to allow choice over the activities they participate in, their home is run. The team help with life skills, cooking, education and all other support they may need on a personal, one-to-one basis.
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.