Male Mental Health Support Worker at Accordia Care (Sponsorship Available)

Are you a compassionate individual with experience in supporting people with disabilities? Do you want to work for a care home that shares your values? If so, Accordia Care is looking for a dedicated Male Mental Health Support Worker—and would want to hear from you!

About the Company

Accordia Care is a leading provider of care and support for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. With a strong commitment to our mission, vision, and values, we strive to deliver exceptional care services every day.

As a newly established provider, Accordia Care is expanding its services, starting with supported living in London and Surrey. We’re also planning to develop specialized neurobehavioral services nationwide.

Backed by extensive experience in the health and social care sector, Accordia Care is dedicated to setting new standards of excellence, with a focus on compassionate care.

Position: Mental Health Support Worker

Salary: £11.90 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Epsom, UK

About the Role

We are seeking motivated individuals for a rewarding role in a service that truly makes a difference. Due to a genuine occupational requirement, only male applicants will be considered (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act).

Pay: £11.90 per hour (Overtime rate: £12.40 per hour) 

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

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will support service users in their homes in Epsom, Surrey. At Accordia, staff enjoy excellent career progression, top-tier professional training, and job security.

We specialize in person-centered care for adults with forensic mental health needs, challenging behaviors, learning disabilities, and autism, helping them to engage meaningfully in their community. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact.

Qualifications

  • 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 the Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support

Sponsorship:

To qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care 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, and

Must be already in the United Kingdom on a Student Visa and graduated.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should CLICK HERE to learn more and apply

Application Deadline

Open until filled