Mental Health Support Worker

We are looking for a motivated & caring individual who would like a rewarding role as part of a supported living service that really makes a difference.

Pay: £13.21 per hour (Overtime rate of £13.71 per hour)

Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will join our team supporting service users in their homes in Epsom, Surrey. Accordia staff benefit from great career progression, sector-leading professional training and great job stability.

We specialise in providing person-centred care for adults with a forensic mental health background, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism to enable them to play a meaningful role within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support.

Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and has on-site parking.

Requirements

• Experience with working with people with mental health issues, autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities
• Experience of using restraint techniques or willingness to be trained to use restraint techniques
• Ability to confidently work alone whilst being part of a wider team
• Strong ethical values and a person-centred approach
• Flexibility & ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service
• Enthusiasm, resilience, confidence, high-energy and a proactive approach to providing exceptional person-centred support & overcoming challenges
• An interest in biking, fishing & swimming and ability to accompany the person they will be supporting in their leisure pursuits
• Enthusiastic and a creative approach to provide the best person-centred support possible
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Resilience and drive to overcome challenges
• The ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supporting
• Be passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Be prepared to work with people who present with challenging behaviour and in some cases risky behaviours
• Be energetic, active, confident and fun!

Desirable

• Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or in a residential setting
• An NVQ qualification in social care or a Care Certificate (training can be provided)
• Knowledge and understanding of diabetes / experience of working with individuals with diabetes training can be provided)
• Has a full UK valid driving licence
• Lives within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom

Benefits

• Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training
• Healthshield Cash Plan
• Unlimited Counselling Helpline
• GP Anytime
• EarlyPay benefit - on-demand wages withdrawals
• Cycle-To-Work scheme
• Blue Light Card
• PMVA training
• Fully paid DBS check to start employment, you will then be required to sign up for the DBS Update Service and maintain an annual subscription (at a minimal cost of £13 per year)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• NVQ enrolment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression into a team leader position
• The opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding care
• Develop skills in risk management planning, care planning and assessments to support career progression.
• Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care
• Weekly engagement with the clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support

Sponsorship:

We may be able to offer Tier 2 Sponsorship for the right candidate. To qualify, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Epsom, Surrey.