Mental Health Support Worker at Accordia Care (Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Available)
An exciting and highly rewarding role has opened for individuals who wish to make a difference in people’s lives as Accordia Care is currently recruiting to fill the role of Mental Health Support Worker.
At Accordia Care, care and support are provided for some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. The organization operates with a clear mission underpinned by its Vision and Values.
The team at Accordia Care possesses significant experience in the Health and Social Care space. With this knowledge and experience, the organization is determined to provide the best quality services in the sector and to bring care back into the forefront of healthcare.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
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 our team supporting service users in their homes in our new assisted living service in Spalding. Accordia 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 we support.
Qualifications
* Experience with working with people with Mental health, Autism, Challenging behaviours and Learning Disabilities
* 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
* Enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive
* Ability to engage in physical activities with the person they will be supporting
* Creative to provide the best person-centred support
* Commitment to personal and professional development
* Resilience and drive to overcome challenges
* Ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supporting
* Passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
* Prepared to work with individuals who present with challenging and risky behaviours
* Energetic, active, confident and fun!
* Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or residential settings
* Evidence of NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – Training can be provided
* Knowledge of diabetes or experience working with individuals with diabetes – Training can be provided
* Valid driving licence
* Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to Spalding
Sponsorship
To qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care candidates must meet the following terms and conditions:
* Must already live within the local area of Spalding, Lincolnshire
* Must be already in the United Kingdom on a Student Visa and graduated
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 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 (pro-rata)
* Onsite parking
* Excellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care position
* 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
Required Documents
* CV/Resume
Application Process
Interested and qualified individuals should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more about the role and to apply.
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