Job Introduction
Male Support Worker
Location - Lincoln
£12.71 per hour
Closing Date- 14th August 2026
Role Description
Gray Healthcare are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker, within the Lincoln area of Lincolnshire to support a Male who has a diagnosis of treatment resistant schizophrenia.
The Person we support lives independently in their own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day from a consistent male support team working day and night shifts.
The person is supported by a team of males on shifts of days and waking nights.
This role is focused on supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, and engagement in daily activity. The individual enjoys accessing the community, listening to music, and DJing.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as the individual has access to a mobility vehicle.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Supporting independent living and daily routines
• Encouraging meaningful engagement and activity
• Following person-centred support plans
• Using calm, consistent approaches
• Supporting wellbeing and responding to distress
• Building a professional and supportive relationship
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in social care
• Experience supporting behaviours of distress
• Strong communication skills
• Calm and consistent approach
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Commitment to person-centred care
Desirable:
• Full UK driving licence (essential for this role)
What Success Looks Like in This Role
• The individual feels safe and respected
• He engages in daily activities
• Support remains consistent and effective
• Independence is promoted
Working Hours
- 36-hour contract
- 3 x 12 hour day shifts
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.