Support Worker - Mental Health

Support Worker - Mental Health Epsom, England

Accordia Care
Full Time Epsom, England 27456 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Supported Living Service in Reigate Road, Epsom
£10.75-£11.50 per hour (Overtime rate of £11.25 to £12.00 per hour)

40 - 48 hours per week (based on 8 or 12-hour shifts)
Full Time & Part Time positions available

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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.
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Requirements*

  • Experience with working with people with Mental health , Autism, Challenging behvaiours 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!

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £29,704.00 per year

Support Worker - Mental Health
Accordia Care

https://www.accordiahealthcare.co.uk/
London, United Kingdom
Bradley Phillips
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
2019
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