Support Worker - Male - Tier 2 Sponsorship offered

Job: Mental Health Support WorkerPay: £12.82 per hour (equating to £31,998 per annum); overtime rate of £13.32 per hourHours: 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.RequirementsDue 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 DisabilitiesPeople who have used restraint or would be comfortable being trained to use restraintCan lone work with confidence and be part of a wider teamStrong values and person-centred approachMust be able to work shifts to meet the needs of the serviceIndividuals who are enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactiveIndividuals who can go biking, fishing, swimming and engage in physical activity with the person they will be supportingYou will need to be enthusiastic and creative to provide the best person-centred support possibleA commitment to personal and professional developmentResilience and drive to overcome challengesThe ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supportingBe passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autismBe prepared to work with people who present with challenging behaviour and in some cases risky behavioursBe energetic, active, confident and fun!Must live within commutable distance of SpaldingMust have a valid driving licence and own vehicle due to the service's location with limited public transport linksDesirableExperience 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 settingsCan evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate - training will be providedBenefitsFully paid 2-week induction and clinical trainingPMVA trainingFully 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 parkingNVQ enrolmentExcellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care positionThe opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding careDevelop skills in risk management planning, Care planning and Assessments to support career progressionSupport to learn the legal frameworks governing social careWeekly engagement with the Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural SupportHealthshield CashPlan, 24/7 GP and Counselling HelplineCycleToWork SchemeEarlyPay/PayWise - withdraw pay as you earnBlue Light CardExtra 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 Holbeach near Spalding, Lincolnshire.