Job Introduction
Male Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Male Mental Health Support Worker to support an individual living independently in his own home in Burton-on-Trent. He receives a combination of 1:1 and 2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent male support team working across day shifts.
This role focuses on supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful engagement. The individual enjoys exploring the community, visiting different locations, and listening to music.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting independent living and daily routines
- Promoting structure and meaningful activity
- Following person-centred support plans
- Using calm and least restrictive approaches
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Building a consistent and positive relationship
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in mental health support
- Experience supporting behaviours of distress
- Strong communication skills
- Calm and resilient approach
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Commitment to person-centred care
Desirable:
- Full automatic driving licence
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- The individual feels safe and understood
- He engages in meaningful activity
- Support is consistent and proactive
- Independence is sustained
Working Hours
- 24-hour contract
- 3 x 8-hour day shifts (12pm–8pm)
Training and Development
We provide:
- Fully paid induction
- PROACT-SCIPr-UK training
- Person-specific training
- Ongoing 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
- Competitive pay
- Fully paid training
- Company pension
- Westfield Health Plan
- Blue Light Card
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Additional Information
- Right to work in the UK required
- Minimum 6 months UK employment
- No sponsorship available
- 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.