Support Worker

Role Description – Mental Health Support Worker

Gray Healthcare is recruiting a team of mental health support workers within the Salford area of Manchester to support a gentleman in his 40s with Organic Personality Disorder and dysarthria, resulting from brain injury. He lives independently and receives 2:1 support 24 hours a day. The individual has a good sense of humour, enjoys fitness and the gym, and is a Manchester United football fan. Support will be provided by a male-only team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights. We are recruiting drivers only for this role, as the individual has access to a mobility vehicle for community access.

Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience

• Full UK Driving License – Essential
• Social care experience, ideally within mental health, with some experience supporting individuals with Schizophrenia
• Experience encouraging individuals with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours
• Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments
• Current Right to Work in the UK and employment in the UK for at least 6 months; no sponsorship available
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Hours

Options include:

• 24-hour contract: 2x12-hour day shifts per week + 1 sleep shift at £100 per sleep
• 36-hour contract: 3x12-hour day shifts per week + 1 sleep shift at £100 per sleep

Induction and Training

Initial week of online training covering company induction, systems, and medication. Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK, a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, an effective alternative to restraint. Additional person-centred training specific to the individual supported. Ongoing training and career development are encouraged.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully paid induction and training
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Your birthday off
• Westfield health plan
• Blue Light Card

About Us

Gray Healthcare is a specialist provider supporting people with complex needs, disabilities, and long-term conditions, helping them transition from inpatient services to community living. We offer a bespoke, multidisciplinary approach to enable individuals to regain control of their lives, tailored to current and future needs.