Support Worker Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supported Living Service on Reigate Road, Epsom KT17
£10.75-£11.50 per hour (Overtime rate: £11.25 to £12.00 per hour)
* Full-time, 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts).

Ideal position for those wishing to get experience as a Psychological Well-Being Practitioner or Assistant Psychologist.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be part of a team that helps service users in their own homes in Epsom, Surrey. Accordia employees benefit from excellent career advancement opportunities, industry-leading professional training, and employment stability.
We focus in providing person-centered care for persons with forensic mental health backgrounds, challenging behaviour, learning challenges, and autism, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to their community. You will be accountable for providing exceptional care to the people we help. We are searching for enthusiastic individuals who wish to work in a fulfilling environment and contribute to a worthwhile cause.

Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and includes on-site parking. We are searching for Support Workers at £10.75-£11.50 per hour, with an increased overtime rate of £11.25 to £12.00 per hour.

 Requirements:

• Experience working with people with mental health issues, autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities in mental health facilities and inpatient settings.
• People who have used restraints or would be comfortable being trained to use them.
• Can operate alone with confidence and as part of a larger team.
• Strong ideals and person-centered approach.
• To meet the service’s needs, employees must be able to work shifts.
• People who are enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive.
• Individuals who can go bicycling, fishing, swimming, and participate in physical exercise with the individual they will be helping
• To deliver the best person-centered support, you must be enthusiastic and imaginative.
• A dedication to personal and professional improvement.
• Resilience and the desire to overcome challenges
• The ability to understand and show empathy for the folks you’re helping
• Be passionate in helping adults with learning challenges and autism.
• Prepare to work with persons who exhibit challenging and, in some circumstances, hazardous behaviours.
• Be lively, active, confident, and have fun!

Desirable:

• Experience working in forensic mental health, assisted living, or residential settings.
• Can evidence an NVQ qualification in social care or a Care Certificate? Training can be supplied.
• Have knowledge and awareness of diabetes or worked with individuals with diabetes. Training can be offered.
• Have a valid driver’s licence.
• Live within a 30-minute commute or drive to Epsom.
• Have a driving licence.

Benefits

• Fully paid two-week intro and clinical training.
• PMVA Training
• To begin employment, you must have a fully paid DBS check. Following that, you must join up for the DBS Update Service and pay an annual subscription fee of £13.
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Onsite parking
• NVQ enrollment
• Excellent chances for professional advancement to a head of care position.
• The opportunity to work in a committed team focused on providing exceptional care.
• Develop skills in risk management, care planning, and assessment to help you advance in your profession.
• Help to understand the legal structures that govern social care.
• Weekly involvement with a clinical support team that specialises in positive behavioural assistance.

Sponsorship: We provide Tier 2 Visa sponsorship for this position if needed. To qualify, candidates must meet all of the criteria and conditions listed below before applying:

• MUST already reside in the vicinity of Accordia Supported Living Service on Reigate Road, Epsom KT17.
• Must already be in the UK on a student visa and have graduated.