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Accordia Care

Support Worker - Croatian Speaking

Accordia Care, Epsom, New Hampshire, us, 03234

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Job:

Mental Health Support Worker

Pay:

£12.82 per hour (equating to £31,998 per annum); overtime rate of £13.32 per hour

Hours:

48 hours per week (based on 12-hour shifts) - part time working will be considered

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 a service user with learning disabilities and limited understanding of English in their home in Epsom, Surrey KT18.

Accordia staff benefit from great career progression, sector-leading professional training and great job stability. We specialise in providing person-cent ҳайed 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.

Croatian speaker - essential

Experience with working with people with Mental health , Autism, Challenging behaviours and Learning Disabilities - desirable (training will be provided)

People who have used restraint or would be comfortable being trained to use restraint - desirable (training will be provided)

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 Epsom

Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – desirable (training will be provided).

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 £16 per year)

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)

On premiere 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 Epsom, Surrey.

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