Male Support Worker

Acuity Care Group Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Lincoln is seeking a Male Support Worker to provide compassionate, tailored support to a non-verbal individual with complex needs. The role involves ensuring personal care, engaging in activities, and fostering community access. Applicants must have experience with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism, a full UK driver’s license, and be comfortable with physically challenging behaviours. The position offers competitive pay and additional benefits including training opportunities and a generous referral scheme.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training in NVQs

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driver's license.
• Experience in supporting individuals with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism is essential.
• Comfort and skill in providing personal care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, tailored 1:1 or 2:1 support.
• Engage in meaningful activities and community outings.
• Support personal care and household tasks.

Skills

Experience in Learning Disabilities & Autism

Comfortable with behaviours that challenge

Driver

Experience with epilepsy

Non-verbal communication

Makaton

Job description

Male Support Worker

Pay rate :

£14.18 per hour flat rate - Weekly or Monthly pay

Shift Pattern : 12 hours per week

• Flexible to cover days and nights - 8 : 00am - 20 : 00pm or 20 : 00pm - 8 : 00am

You must have a full UK drivers license & be comfortable driving the person we supports vehicle.

Were seeking compassionate, reliable

male

support workers in Lincoln with experience in Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism.

Youll be supporting a non-verbal individual with complex needs and occasional physically challenging behaviours. Although epilepsy is part of the diagnosis, there have been no seizures for five years.

This is a unique role supporting a family-oriented person with a fun, vibrant personality. They love 4x4 off-roading, animals, and arts and crafts, and enjoy humour such as Mr Bean and Top Gear. Support is person-centred, with a focus on building community access. This role suits someone hands‑on, creative, and keen to work closely with family and professionals.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in Learning Disabilities & Autism (LDA)
• Comfortable with behaviours that challenge
• Driver (Essential for outings and appointments)
• Male applicants only (due to personal care and specific needs)
• Experience with epilepsy, non‑verbal communication, and Makaton (is a bonus but not essential)

What will your shift involve?

Youll provide high-quality 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 support, offering compassionate, tailored care. The role includes supporting with personal care, engaging in meaningful activities, joining community outings, and helping with household tasks to maintain a comfortable environment. Clear, confident communication in their preferred style is key to building trust and a strong relationship.

More about Acuity Care Group

Acuity Care Group has nearly 20 years of experience and over 900 staff across our three divisions : LD&A, Bespoke, and Team Brain Injury. This role is part of our LD&A team, supported by an experienced, hands‑on Team Leader.

We provide person‑centred support to adults and children with complex physical and mental disabilities. Our teams work closely with the people we support to deliver tailored care, promote independence, and help them access new experiences.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call.

We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What else do we offer?

We do offer additional benefits including :

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24 / 7 and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets
• grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
• Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development

A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from men for this position.