Whether you have experience in social care, or you’re considering a new career path – you may be interested to find out a little more about what a career at Consensus looks like.
Explore our popular roles below, where you can find out more about the responsibilities and what your day will look like when working at Consensus, as well as hearing from some of our colleagues who share their experiences.
Support
Worker
Our amazing Support Workers truly are our greatest asset, making a real difference every day in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Every day is unique, helping the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities.
With full training provided, find out if this could be the role for you.
Team
Leader
Our Team Leaders assist the service leadership to deliver the very best support, allowing the home to shine and the individuals we support to flourish. This is an important role in delivering meaningful support, and we love to welcome individuals with a variety of experience.
If you’re ready for the next step, find out if this could be the role for you.
Deputy
Manager
Our Deputy Managers assist Service Managers to create outstanding environments. From supporting colleagues in developing their training and understanding of care practices, to identifying positive risks to allow the people we support to achieve their dreams. Continuous improvement is always at the forefront.
If you’re keen to know more, find out if this could be the role for you.
Service
Manager
From ensuring the service runs smoothly and achieves quality excellence, to encouraging personal growth and development of the team, every day is unique. Through leadership and support, our Service Managers make a difference to their colleagues’ lives, alongside adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs – and are an integral part of ensuring everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
If you’re an experienced social care professional, find out if this could be the role for you.
Specialist
Roles
Beyond the traditional office-based positions and service roles available at Consensus, we understand the importance of specialised professionals in delivering exceptional care and support to those who live in our services. We have a range of Specialist Roles, from Nurses to Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioners.
If you’re a social care specialist, find out if these roles could be for you.
Central Support Office
Based in Colchester, you’ll find our Central Support Office and business functions. Using their specialist expertise to ensure our colleagues and the people who live in our services have all the support they need on a day-to-day basis – from ensuring quality and compliance, to keeping our Finances in check, or supporting colleagues as a part of our People Team.
We’re always looking for talented people to join our team, find out if we have a role for you.
Looking for a Great Place to Work®?
Our colleagues have spoken, and Consensus is officially Great Place to Work® certified. If you want to start or continue your career in an organisation with a great company culture, and fantastic opportunities – then find out why Consensus is the place for you.
Find a Role & Initial Call
Check which role is right for you, then search our vacancies and apply online today. Our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share a little more about the role.
Interview and Meet & Greet
The next step will be a face-to-face interview with the Manager of the service for which you’ve applied. There will also be a chance to meet the people living in the service – so they’ll get a chance to meet you and be involved in the interview process.
Your Offer & Onboarding
If you’re successful at interview stage, we’ll be in touch to offer you the role and talk through the next steps on your Consensus journey. We’ll work with you to organise your free DBS check and gather references to ensure compliance prior to confirming your start date.
Induction
Your journey with us begins with a 3 day online induction with our Learning & Development Team, following by your induction at the service in which you’ll be working.
Welcome
Now it’s time for the fun to begin, as you start your Consensus career with us. Welcome to the team!
Colleague Benefits
Our colleagues are so important to us, so to ensure you’re cared for and rewarded every day, we have a whole host of employee benefits for you to enjoy.
Learn moreConsensus Academy
If you’re looking for an organisation who cares about your future and your development – then come and see what learning and development opportunities await you.
Learn moreRead inspirational stories about our wonderful colleagues, and the amazing moments they have achieved at Consensus.
