Job Introduction
Male Support Worker
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Closing Date: 26th June 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Male Support Worker to support a man living independently in his own home in Norwich.
He is supported with an acquired brain injury and mental health needs and receives 1:2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent male support team.
This is a person-centred role focused on promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, safety, and meaningful community living. You will support the individual to maintain structure, build confidence, and live a fulfilling life in his home and local community.
He enjoys boxing sessions, watching football, playing football, and being active. You will use these interests to promote engagement, routine, and positive outcomes while delivering safe, respectful, reliable support.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting him to live safely and independently in his home and community
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Promoting routine, structure, and meaningful activity
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Following person-centred care plans and risk assessments
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Using calm, consistent, and least restrictive approaches
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Supporting emotional wellbeing and managing distress
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Building a trusting and professional relationship
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Working as part of a skilled, consistent team
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in health and social care, ideally:
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mental health
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acquired brain injury
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Experience supporting behaviours of distress
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Ability to adapt communication to individual needs
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Calm, resilient, and consistent approach
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Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
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Strong understanding of person-centred care and independence
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Motivation to promote meaningful engagement and outcomes
Desirable:
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Full UK manual driving licence
What Success Looks Like in This Role
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The individual feels safe, respected, and understood
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He engages in activities he enjoys and maintains routine
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Support is consistent, calm, and least restrictive
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Risks are identified early and managed without escalation where possible
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He maintains independence and continues living successfully at home
Working Hours
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22-hour contract
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1 x 12-hour day shift (8am–8pm) per week
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Sunday shift: 10am–8pm
Training and Development
We provide:
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Fully paid induction
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PROACT-SCIPr-UK training (positive behaviour support approach)
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Person-specific training
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Ongoing professional development
Why Join Gray Healthcare
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider. We support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health conditions, Acquired Brain Injury, and Emotional Complex Needs to transition safely and successfully from inpatient and community settings back into their own homes and communities.
Our approach is founded on person-centred care, clinical expertise, and measurable outcomes, enabling individuals to regain control, independence, and quality of life within their own environment.
We design and deliver bespoke support packages for each individual, led by a dedicated multidisciplinary team and adapted to meet both current and future needs. Our focus is not only on stability, but on progression, independence, and reducing long-term reliance on restrictive environments.
We are committed to delivering safe, effective, and outcome-focused care, underpinned by continuous improvement, strong governance, and a culture of learning. Our services are designed to demonstrate clear evidence of impact, including improved wellbeing, reduced risk, and successful community integration.
At Gray Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care and Outstanding outcomes. Our commitment to quality and transparency is reflected in our Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and inspection reports, available on our website.
Benefits
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Competitive pay
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Fully paid training
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Company pension
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Westfield Health Plan
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Blue Light Card
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Up to 33 days annual leave
Additional Information
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Right to work in the UK required
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Minimum 6 months UK employment
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No sponsorship available
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Enhanced DBS required
This role is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Applications are limited to male candidates due to the needs of the individual.
