Male Support Worker

Gray Healthcare; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist health and social care provider in Norwich is seeking a Male Support Worker to assist a gentleman with an acquired brain injury and mental health needs. The role involves 24/7 support, encouraging participation in activities, and adhering to care plans. Applicants must have social care experience, current Right to Work in the UK, and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Competitive salary and ongoing training provided.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Fully paid induction and training

Company pension

Professional development

Westfield Health Plan

Blue light card

Additional annual leave with service

Qualifications

• Current Right to Work in the UK and at least 6 months of employment in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Satisfactory references needed.

Responsibilities

• Support a gentleman with Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Health.
• Encourage participation in activities like boxing and football.
• Provide 1:1 support 24 hours a day.

Skills

Social care experience

Experience with mental health

Support for individuals with acquired brain injury

Encouragement for complex health needs

Behaviour management

Care plan implementation

Job description

Male Support Worker

Location - Norwich

£12.21 per hour

Role Description - Male Support Worker

Gray Healthcare are recruiting a new team of mental health support workers within the Norwich to support a gentleman in his 40's who has a diagnosis of Acquired Brain Injury and Mental Health who be living independently in his own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day.

The gentleman enjoys attending boxing sessions, playing group football and is a huge Arsenal football club fan.

He will be supported by a male only team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights.

Male Support Worker Required Skills and Experience

• Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with an acquired brain injury.
• Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.
• Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.
• You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Hours

22 hour Contract

• 1 x 12 hour days shift, 8am to 8pm per week
• 10:00am - 8:00pm every Sunday

Induction and Training

We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication. dominate . You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully paid induction and training
• Company pension
• Professional development
• Westfield Health Plan
• Blue light card
• Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days

About us

Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities - giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.

NB: 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 males for this position