Are you a compassionate individual with experience in supporting people with disabilities? Do you want to work for a care home that shares your values? If so, Accordia Care is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker—and would want to hear from you!
About the Company
Accordia Care is a leading provider of care and support for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. With a strong commitment to our mission, vision, and values, we strive to deliver exceptional care services every day.
As a newly established provider, Accordia Care is expanding its services, starting with supported living in London and Surrey. We’re also planning to develop specialized neurobehavioral services nationwide.
Backed by extensive experience in the health and social care sector, Accordia Care is dedicated to setting new standards of excellence, with a focus on compassionate care.
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to take on a fulfilling role, where you’ll make a real difference in the lives of others. Due to an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act, we are only able to accept male applicants for this position.
Pay: £11.90 per hour (Overtime: £12.40 per hour)
Hours: 48 hours per week (12-hour shifts)
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team providing in-home support to individuals in the Spalding area. Accordia offers excellent career progression, sector-leading professional training, and job security.
We specialise in delivering person-centred care to adults with forensic mental health backgrounds, challenging behaviours, learning disabilities, and autism, helping them actively participate in their community. Your role will be crucial in providing outstanding care and support to our service users.
Qualifications
* 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
* 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!
* 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 valid driving licence
* Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to Spalding
Required Documents
* CV/Resume
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
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