Job: Mental Health Support Worker
Pay: £12.82 per hour (equating to £31,998 per annum); overtime rate of £13.32 per hour
Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)
We are 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 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 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.
Requirements
* Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we can accept male applicants only (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act)
* 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!
* Must live within commutable distance of Spalding
* Must have a valid driving licence and own vehicle due to the service's location with limited public transport links
Desirable
* Experience supporting service users with epilepsy and administering Buccal Midazolam - highly desirable (training will be provided)
* Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or residential settings
* Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or 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 (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 the Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support
* Healthshield CashPlan, 24/7 GP and Counselling Helpline
* CycleToWork Scheme
* EarlyPay/PayWise - withdraw pay as you earn
* Blue Light Card
* Extra Day Off for your Birthday!
Sponsorship:
To qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Holbeach near Spalding, Lincolnshire.