Support Worker - Mental Health (Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship offered)
Location
Epsom, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Supported Living Service in Reigate Road, Epsom KT17
£10.75-£11.50 per hour (Overtime rate of £11.25 to £12.00 per hour)
Full-time, 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)
Ideal position for individuals looking to build up experience for the role of a Psychological Well-Being Practitioner or Assistant Psychologist.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will become part of our team supporting service users in their own 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 part within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support. We are looking for motivated individuals who want a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.
Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and has on-site parking. We are looking for Support Workers at £10.75-£11.50 per hour with an enhanced overtime rate of £11.25 to £12.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Experience with working with people with Mental health , Autism, Challenging behvaiours and Learning Disabilities in mental hospitals, and in-patient settings.
- 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
- Individuals who can go biking, fishing, swimming and engage in physical activity with the person they will be supporting
- 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:
- Experience working with either a 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 valid driving licence
- Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom
- Have a driving licence
Benefits
- Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training
- PMVA training
- Fully paid DBS check to start employment, you will then be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service and maintain an annual subscription (at a minimal cost of £13 per year)
- 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 to support career progression.
- Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care
- Weekly engagement with Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support
Sponsorship:
We are offering Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship for this role if required. To qualify, candidates must meet all the below terms and conditions before applying:
- MUST already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Reigate Road, Epsom KT17.
- MUST be already in the United Kingdom on a Student Visa and graduated.
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Salary
£11.25 - £12 per hour
