We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker with a full UK driving licence held for a minimum of two years. This part-time role runs from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, providing transportation and support to adults with special needs, helping them access the community safely and independently.

Pay: £12.82 per hour (Overtime rate of £13.32 per hour)

Hours: 25 hours per week

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will join our team supporting service users in their homes in Epsom, Surrey. 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.

Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and has on-site parking.

Requirements

• Experience working with people with Mental health, Autism, Challenging behaviours and Learning Disabilities is highly desirable although full training will be provided
• 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
• 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!

Desirable

• Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or residential setting
• Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – Training can be provided
• Have a valid UK driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
• Live within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom

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