Support Worker - Croatian Speaking

Accordia Care; Epsom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Epsom is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide exceptional care to individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves engaging in physical activities with service users and ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates should be motivated, energetic, and have proficiency in Croatian. This position offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and a pathway for career advancement.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and training

28 days holiday including bank holidays

CycleToWork Scheme

Healthshield CashPlan

Extra day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals wanting to make a difference.
• Can lone work confidently and be part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care to service users.
• Support service users with daily activities and engage in physical activities.
• Participate in training and personal development.

Skills

Croatian speaker

Experience with mental health, autism, learning disabilities

Ability to work shifts

Empathy and resilience

Energetic and proactive attitude

Education

NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate

Job description

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) - part time working will be considered

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 a service user with learning disabilities and limited understanding of English in their home in Epsom, Surrey KT18.

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.

• Croatian speaker - essential
• Experience with working with people with mental health, autism, challenging behaviours and learning disabilities - desirable (training will be provided)
• People who have used restraint or would be comfortable being trained to use restraint - desirable (training will be provided)
• 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 Epsom
• Can evidence NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – desirable (training will be provided).

• 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 £16 per year)
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro‑ratio)
• 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
• Healthshield CashPlan, 24/7 GP and counselling helpline
• CycleToWork Scheme
• EarlyPay/PayWise - withdraw pay as you earn
• Blue Light Card
• Extra 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 Epsom, Surrey.