Accordia Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Male Support Worker to join its professional care team in Spalding. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting people with mental health conditions, autism, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours. Tier 2 visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates already residing in the UK.
The ideal applicant will have prior experience in a similar care setting and be confident in providing person-centred support. Candidates should be comfortable with lone working, able to work effectively as part of a wider team, and open to training in safe restraint techniques when required. A flexible approach to shift work is essential to meet the needs of the service.
This position is perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of others. Accordia Care provides a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression within the UK care sector.
Apply today to join Accordia Care as a Support Worker and make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Spalding
Job Summary
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)
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 service users in their homes in Holbeach near 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 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.
Requirements
- Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we can accept male applicants only (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act)
- 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!
- Must live within commutable distance of Spalding
- Must have a valid driving licence and own vehicle due to the service’s location with limited public transport links
Desirable
- Experience supporting service users with epilepsy and administering Buccal Midazolam – highly desirable (training will be provided)
- Experience working with either forensic mental health, supported living or residential settings
- Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – training will be provided.
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
- HealthshieldCashPlan, 24/7 GP and Counselling Helpline
- CycleToWork Scheme
- EarlyPay/PayWise – withdraw pay as you earn
- Blue Light Card
- Extra Day Off for your Bierthday!
Sponsorship:
To qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Holbeach near Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled