Job: Mental Health Support Worker
Pay: £13.21 per hour (equating to £32,972 per annum); overtime rate of £13.71 per hour
Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)
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 Holbeach near Spalding, Lincolnshire. 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.
Requirements
* Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we can only accept male applicants for this particular role (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act)
* Experience of 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 work alone with confidence and be 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
* A commitment to personal and professional development
* The ability to understand the people you are supporting and demonstrate empathy for them
* Genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism
* Willingness to work with people who present with challenging and, in some cases, risky behaviour
* You must live within commutable distance of Spalding
* You must have a full, clean, valid driving licence and your own vehicle due to the service's location with limited public transport links
Desirable
* Experience supporting service users with epilepsy and administering Buccal Midazolam is highly desirable (training will be provided)
* 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 will be provided)
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
* Onsite parking
* The opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding care
* Career progression opportunities & the chance to develop skills in risk management planning, care planning and assessments, enrol in NVQs
* Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care
* Weekly engagement with the Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support
* Healthshield CashPlan, 24/7 GP and Counselling Helpline
* CycleToWork Scheme
* Salary advances: EarlyPay/PayWise - withdraw pay as you earn
* Blue Light Discount Card
* An Extra Day Off for your Birthday
Sponsorship:
We may be able to offer Tier 2 Sponsorship for this role. To qualify, candidates must already live within the the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Holbeach near Spalding, Lincolnshire.