Mental Health Support Worker

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 hour Hours 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. Requirements Experience with working with people with mental health issues, autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities Experience of using restraint techniques or willingness to be trained to use restraint techniques Ability to confidently work alone whilst being part of a wider team Strong ethical values and a person-centred approach Flexibility & ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service Enthusiasm, resilience, confidence, high-energy and a proactive approach to providing exceptional person-centred support & overcoming challenges An interest in biking, fishing & swimming and ability to accompany the person they will be supporting in their leisure pursuits Enthusiastic and a creative approach 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 have the right to work in the UK Desirable Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or in a residential setting An NVQ qualification in social care or a Care Certificate (training can be provided) Knowledge and understanding of diabetes / experience of working with individuals with diabetes (training can be provided) Has a full UK valid driving licence Lives within a 30-minute commute / drive to Spalding Benefits Company pension scheme Fully employer-funded health cash plan Access to 24/7 remote GP service Employee appreciation programme Counselling service Cycle to work scheme EarlyPay - salary advance scheme Blue Light Card Onsite parking Free pre-employment DBS check (you will then need to sign up for the DBS Update Service with a £13 annual subscription) Outstanding training, including training in risk management / care planning and fully funded NVQ qualifications Excellent opportunities for career progression An extra day off on your birthday Enhanced rates of pay for agreed overtime, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Job: Mental Health Support Worke r Pay: £13.21p per hour (Overtime rate of £13.71p per hour); Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)