Mental Health Support Worker

School Result; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Epsom is looking for motivated Mental Health Support Workers to provide person-centred care for adults with mental health backgrounds. The role offers competitive pay at £12.82 per hour, with additional training and career progression opportunities. Candidates must have experience working with mental health, be enthusiastic, and live within a 30-minute commute. Benefits include Tier 2 sponsorship, clinical training, and various perks to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Healshield CashPlan

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Onsite parking

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained in restraint techniques.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Knowledge of diabetes care (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding person-centred care.
• Support individuals with mental health needs and autism.
• Engage in physical activities with service users.

Skills

Experience working with mental health, autism, and challenging behaviours

Enthusiastic and proactive approach

Ability to work shifts

Strong values and person-centred mindset

Education

NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Accordia Care is seeking motivated Mental Health Support Workers to join its supported living service in Epsom, Surrey. This full‑time role offers competitive pay, paid training, career progression, and Tier 2 sponsorship for eligible candidates living locally.

• Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
• Employer: Accordia Care
• Location: Epsom, KT17 3DT (Reigate Road, 8 minutes from Ewell East station)
• Pay: £12.82 per hour (overtime £13.32 per hour)
• Hours: 48 hours per week (12‑hour shifts)
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: Not specified (apply promptly)

Job Summary

Mental Health Support Workers provide person‑centred care for adults with forensic mental health backgrounds, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and autism. The role involves supporting service users in their homes, enabling them to live meaningful lives within their community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding person‑centred care
• Support individuals with mental health needs, autism, and challenging behaviours
• Engage in physical activities with service users (e.g., biking, fishing, swimming)
• Work confidently alone and as part of a wider team
• Assist with daily living tasks, care planning, and risk management
• Demonstrate empathy, resilience, and creativity in support delivery

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with people with mental health, autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities
• Willingness to be trained in restraint techniques
• Ability to work shifts and adapt to service needs
• Enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive approach
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Strong values and person‑centred mindset
• Experience in forensic mental health, supported living, or residential care
• NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate (training can be provided)
• Knowledge of diabetes care (training can be provided)
• Full UK driving licence
• Living within a 30‑minute commute to Epsom
• Fully paid 2‑week induction and clinical training
• Healshield CashPlan, GP Anytime, and unlimited counselling helpline
• EarlyPay benefit (on‑demand wage withdrawals)
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and Blue Light Card
• PMVA training
• Fully paid DBS check (with annual subscription required thereafter)
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, pro‑rata)
• Onsite parking
• NVQ enrolment and career progression opportunities (including head of care positions)
• Weekly engagement with clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support

Sponsorship

Tier 2 Sponsorship is available for candidates who already live within the local area of Accordia Supported Living Service in Epsom, Surrey.