Mental Health Support Worker – Accordia Care

Accordia Care cerca: Mental Health Support Worker. We are looking for a motivated & caring individual who would like a rewarding role as part of a…

Azienda: Accordia Care · Modalità: in sede · Contratto: Full-time

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. Pay: £13:21 per hourHours 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shift)As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will join our team supporting service users in their homes in 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. We are looking for motivated individual who wants a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.
<ul><li>Experience with working with people with mental health issues, autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities</li><li>Experience of using restraint techniques or willingness to be trained to use restraint techniques </li><li>Ability to confidently work alone whilst being part of a wider team</li><li>Strong ethical values and a person-centred approach</li><li>Flexibility & ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service</li><li>Enthusiasm, resilience, confidence, high-energy and a proactive approach to providing exceptional person-centred support & overcoming challenges</li><li>An interest in biking, fishing & swimming and ability to accompany the person they will be supporting in their leisure pursuits </li><li>Enthusiastic and a creative approach to provide the best person-centred support possible</li><li>A commitment to personal and professional development</li><li>Resilience and drive to overcome challenges</li><li>The ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supporting</li><li>Be passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism</li><li>Be prepared to work with people who present with challenging behaviour and in some cases risky behaviours</li><li>Be energetic, active, confident and fun!</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or in a residential setting</li><li>An NVQ qualification in social care or a Care Certificate (training can be provided)</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of diabetes / experience of working with individuals with diabetes (training can be provided)</li><li>Has a full UK valid driving licence</li><li>Lives within a 30-minute commute / drive to Spalding</li></ul>
<ul><ul><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Fully employer-funded health cash plan</li><li>Access to 24/7 remote GP service</li><li>Employee appreciation programme</li><li>Counselling service</li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>EarlyPay - salary advance scheme</li><li>Blue Light Card</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>Free pre-employment DBS check (you will then need to sign up for the DBS Update Service with a £13 annual subscription)</li><li>Outstanding training, including training in risk management / care planning and fully funded NVQ qualifications</li><li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li><li>An extra day off on your birthday</li><li>Enhanced rates of pay for agreed overtime, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day</li></ul></ul>Job: Mental Health Support Worker Pay: £13.21p per hour (Overtime rate of £13.71p per hour); Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)