Mental Health Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

Job description

Job Title: Support WorkerAgency: Accordia CareLocation: Epsom, United KingdomSalary/Rate: Not Specified

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will join our team supporting service users in their homes 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.

Requirements

Experience working with people with Mental health, Autism, Challenging behaviours, and Learning Disabilities

Experience using restraint or willingness to be trained to use restraint

Ability to work alone with confidence and as part of a wider team

Strong values and person-centred approach

Must be able to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

Enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive

Capability to engage in physical activity with the person they will be supporting (biking, fishing, swimming, etc.)

Enthusiastic and creative to provide the best person-centred support possible

A commitment to personal and professional development

Resilience and drive to overcome challenges

Empathy for the people you are supporting

Passion about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism

Prepared to work with people who present with challenging and, in some cases, risky behaviours

Energetic, active, confident, and fun

Desirable

Experience in forensic mental health, supported living, or residential settings

Evidence of NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate (training can be provided)

Knowledge of diabetes or experience working with individuals with diabetes (training can be provided)

Full UK valid driving licence

Live within a 30‐minute commute/drive to Epsom

Benefits

Fully paid 2‐week induction and clinical training

Healshield CashPlan

Unlimited Counselling Helpline

GP Anytime

EarlyPay benefit – on‐demand wage withdrawals

Cycle‐To‐Work scheme

Blue Light Card

PMVA training

Fully paid DBS check to start employment, followed by annual DBS Update Service subscription (minimal cost £13 per year)

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

On‐site parking

NVQ enrolment

Excellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care position

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

SponsorshipTo qualify for Tier 2 Sponsorship at Accordia Care, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Epsom, Surrey.

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply online for this job

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English