Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

We are looking for a motivated & caring individual who would like a rewarding role as part of a supported living service that really makes a difference.

Pay: £13.21 per hour (Overtime rate of £13.71 per hour)

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

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 role within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support.

Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and has on-site parking.

Experience with working with people with mental health issues, autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities

Experience of using restraint techniques or willingness to be trained to use restraint techniques

Ability to confidently work alone whilst being part of a wider team

Strong ethical values and a person-centred approach

Flexibility & ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

Enthusiasm, resilience, confidence, high-energy and a proactive approach to providing exceptional person-centred support & overcoming challenges

An interest in biking, fishing & swimming and ability to accompany the person they will be supporting in their leisure pursuits

Enthusiastic and a creative approach 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 in a residential setting

An NVQ qualification in social care or a Care Certificate (training can be provided)

Knowledge and understanding of diabetes / experience of working with individuals with diabetes training can be provided)

Has a full UK valid driving licence

Lives within a 30-minute commute / drive to Epsom

Benefits

Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training

Healthshield Cash Plan

Unlimited Counselling Helpline

GP Anytime

EarlyPay benefit - on-demand wages withdrawals

Cycle-To-Work scheme

Blue Light Card

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

Onsite parking

NVQ enrolment

Excellent opportunities for career progression into a team leader 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

SponsorshipWe may be able to offer Tier 2 Sponsorship for the right candidate. To qualify, candidates must already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Epsom, Surrey.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Epsom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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