Male Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Male Mental Health Support Worker to support an individual living independently in his own home in Burton-on-Trent. The individual receives a combination of 1:1 and 2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent male support team working across day shifts. This role focuses on supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful engagement. The individual enjoys exploring the community, visiting different locations, and listening to music.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting independent living and daily routines
- Promoting structure and meaningful activity
- Following person-centred support plans
- Using calm and least restrictive approaches
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Building a consistent and positive relationship
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in mental health support
- Experience supporting behaviours of distress
- Strong communication skills
- Calm and resilient approach
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Commitment to person-centred care
- Full automatic driving licence (desirable)
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- The individual feels safe and understood
- He engages in meaningful activity
- Support is consistent and proactive
- Independence is sustained
Working Hours
24‑hour contract: 3 x 8‑hour day shifts (12pm–8pm)
Training and Development
- Fully paid induction
- PROACT‑SCIP‑r‑UK training
- Person‑specific training
- Ongoing development
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Fully paid training
- Company pension
- Westfield Health Plan
- Blue Light Card
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Additional Information
- Right to work in the UK required
- Minimum 6 months UK employment
- No sponsorship available
- Enhanced DBS required
This role is exempt under Schedule9, Part1 of the Equality Act2010. Applications are limited to male candidates due to the needs of the individual.
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