Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

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.