Mental Health Support Worker (Sponsorship Available) – Accordia Care

Job Summary

Accordia Care is looking for motivated individuals who want a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.

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

Accordia Care specialises 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 part within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people supported.

Pay & Working Hours

• Pay: £12.82 per hour

• Overtime Rate: £13.32 per hour

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

Service Location & Accessibility

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

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Supporting adults with a Forensic mental health background, learning disabilities and autism

• Delivering outstanding care using a person-centred approach

• Supporting individuals in their homes in Epsom, Surrey

• Working independently when required while remaining part of a wider team

• Engaging in physical activities such as biking, fishing and swimming with the person supported

Essential Requirements

• Experience with working with people with Mental health, Autism, Challenging behaviours and Learning Disabilities

• People who have used restraint or would be comfortable being trained to use restraint

• Can lone work with confidence and be part of a wider team

• Strong values and person-centred approach

• Must be able to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

• Individuals who are enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive

• You will need to be enthusiastic and creative 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 Skills & Experience

• Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or residential setting

• Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – Training can be provided

• Have a knowledge and understanding of diabetes or worked with individuals with diabetes – Training can be provided

• Have a full UK valid driving licence

• Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom

Benefits Package

• Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training

• Healshield CashPlan

• 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, followed by DBS Update Service subscription

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)

• Onsite parking

• NVQ enrolment

• Excellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care position

• The opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding care

• Develop skills in risk management planning, Care planning and Assessments

• Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care

• Weekly engagement with the Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support

Visa Sponsorship Information

To qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Epsom, Surrey.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.