Support Worker
Location: Salford, Manchester
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
About the Role
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a Male Support Worker to support an individual living independently in his own home in Salford. He receives 2:1 support, 24 hours a day, from a consistent male support team working day shifts and sleep shifts.
This role is centred on supporting independence, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful engagement. The individual enjoys fitness, going to the gym, accessing the community, and football.
A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as the individual has access to a mobility vehicle.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the individual to live safely and independently
- Promoting routine, structure, and meaningful activity
- Following person-centred support plans and risk assessments
- Using calm, consistent, and least restrictive approaches
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and responding to distress
- Building a professional and trusting relationship
- Working as part of a skilled team
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in health and social care
- Experience supporting behaviours of distress
- Ability to adapt communication to individual needs
- Calm, resilient, and consistent approach
- Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
- Strong understanding of person-centred care
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- The individual feels safe, respected, and understood
- He engages in activities he enjoys
- Support is consistent, calm, and least restrictive
- Risks are identified early and managed proactively
- Independence is maintained within his home and community
Working Hours
- 36-hour contract
- 3 x 12-hour day shifts (8am–8pm)
- 1 sleep shift per week (paid)
Training and Development
- Fully paid induction
- PROACT-SCIPr-UK training
- Person-specific training
- 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.
Support Worker in Salford employer: Gray Healthcare Limited
Gray Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Fulwood, Preston. With competitive pay, fully paid training, and a commitment to employee development, we prioritise the growth and wellbeing of our staff. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support while enjoying generous benefits and a positive team culture.
