Male Support Worker

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton seeks a Male Support Worker for day or night shifts. The role involves providing personal care and companionship, supporting daily living, and encouraging independence. Essential requirements include experience in the care sector and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive pay, funded qualifications, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Funded qualifications

Paid training and development

Up to £200 for completing e-learning

Access to up to 40% of earned pay before payday

28 days holiday

Additional day off for your birthday

Quarterly awards and bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme and life assurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is essential.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and companionship.
• Supporting daily living and promoting independence.
• Administering medication and maintaining records.
• Assisting with community-based activities.
• Encouraging individuals to achieve their goals.

Skills

Experience within the care sector

Full UK driving licence

Kindness

Patience

Sense of humour

Flexibility to work days or nights

Job description

Male Support Worker – Days or Nights (Full-Time Opportunities Available)

Salary: £12.25 – £12.45 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Location: Saltdean, BN2 – Brighton Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)

About the Role

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for your next opportunity, or do you have a genuine passion for helping others and want to start a rewarding career in care?

At Glenholme Brighton Services, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live happy, fulfilling, and independent lives. We’re currently recruiting Support Workers for our Saltdean services offering both day and night shifts.

A full UK driving licence and previous experience in care are essential for this role.

Pay and Progression

• £12.25 per hour – Flat rate for all new starters

• £12.35 per hour – For existing and verified Care Certificate holders or complete one with us (all costs covered by Glenholme)

• £12.45 per hour – For existing and verified Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification holders or gain one with us (all costs covered by Glenholme)

About Our Brighton Services

Our supported living homes in Saltdean offer comfortable, modern environments featuring spacious ensuite rooms, warm communal lounges, kitchens, and large gardens, along with sensory and “chill out” activity rooms.

Located in a peaceful residential area with excellent transport links — including direct routes into the centre of Brighton — our services encourage community connection and promote independence, choice, and inclusion for the people we support.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within the care sector (essential)

• A full UK driving licence (essential)

• Kindness, patience, and a sense of humour

• A genuine desire to make a difference

• Flexibility to work days or waking nights

Main Duties

• Providing personal care and companionship

• Supporting daily living and promoting independence

• Administering medication and maintaining records

• Assisting with community-based activities (e.g., shopping, swimming, cinema, walks)

• Encouraging and enabling individuals to achieve their goals

Benefits and Rewards

• Funded qualifications and career progression opportunities

• Paid training and development

• Up to £200 for completing e-learning before you start*

• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday*

• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

• Additional day off for your birthday and up to 5 extra days for length of service

• Quarterly awards and service-related bonuses*

• Employee Assistance Programme – financial, mental health, and wellbeing support*

• Pension scheme and life assurance (up to £10,000*

• Cycle2Work scheme*

• Blue Light Card reimbursement*

Our Culture at Glenholme

At Glenholme, our values shape our approach to care and to each other. We are proud to foster a diverse, respectful, and person-centred working environment. Every member of our team plays a vital role in the lives of those we support, and we’re committed to providing opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (carried out by us).

Job Code: GHBRI1

T&Cs apply to all benefits*.

If you’re ready to make a genuine difference every day and join a supportive, growing team, apply today and become part of the Glenholme Healthcare family.