Forensic Mental Health Support Worker - Male

We are looking for motivated individuals with experience in forensic mental health, who want a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.

Sponsorship:

We are offering Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship for this role if required. To qualify, candidates must meet all the below terms and conditions before applying:

• Must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Reigate Road, Epsom KT17.
• Must be already in the United Kingdom on a Student Visa and graduated.
• Male only (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act)

Pay: £10.75-£11.50 per hour (Overtime rate of £11.25 to £12.00 per hour)

Hours: 48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts)

Interviews: The interviews will be held on Friday 12th May in Sutton SM1.

This is an ideal position for individuals looking to build up experience for the role of a Psychological Well-Being Practitioner or Assistant Psychologist.

As a Forensic Mental Health Support Worker, you will join our team supporting service users in their homes at our service 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. We are looking for Support Workers at £10.75 - £11.50 per hour, with an enhanced overtime rate of £11.25 - £12.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 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!

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 knowledge and understanding of diabetes or worked with individuals with diabetes – Training can be provided
• Have a valid driving licence
• 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 Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support