Mental Health Support Worker

About this job

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. 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 • Company pension scheme • Fully employer-funded health cash plan • Access to 24/7 remote GP service • Employee appreciation programme • Counselling service • Cycle to work scheme • EarlyPay - salary advance scheme • Blue Light Card • Onsite parking • Free pre-employment DBS check (you will then need to sign up for the DBS Update Service with a £13 annual subscription) • Outstanding training, including training in risk management / care planning and fully funded NVQ qualifications • Excellent opportunities for career progression • An extra day off on your birthday • Enhanced rates of pay for agreed overtime, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Job: Mental Health Support Worker Pay: £13.21p per hour (Overtime rate of £13.71p per hour); Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts) 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.