Male Support Worker

Job Title: Male Support Worker – Brain Injury Support
Pay Rate: £16.50 PAYE per hour weekdays | £17.50 PAYE per hour weekends | £18.00 PAYE per hour Bank Holidays
Hours: Part-time – Tuesdays 8:00am – 10:00pm (14-hour shift) plus additional cover shifts for annual leave and sickness
Location: East Cowick, Goole
Job Type: Temporary with ongoing opportunities

Priority Recruitment is excited to present this rewarding opportunity for an experienced Male Support Worker in the East Cowick area.

Do you share our belief that disability is not a barrier, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to live as independently as possible? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a gentleman living with a brain injury within his own home and community, helping him maintain his independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Salary & Benefits

£16.50 PAYE per hour weekdays
£17.50 PAYE per hour weekends
£18.00 PAYE per hour Bank Holidays
Pay rates increase following successful completion of probation
Weekly pay every Friday
DBS fees reimbursed
Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
Access to employee discounts and benefits platform
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Dedicated support from an experienced healthcare teamAbout the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Male Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a 51-year-old gentleman living with a brain injury.

The client is a wheelchair user and requires support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, moving and handling, and accessing the community. He enjoys maintaining his independence and benefits from consistent support from individuals who can build positive working relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

The role requires patience, resilience, and confidence when supporting behaviours that can be challenging. The client can communicate independently, although he may occasionally need support to repeat information to ensure understanding.

Additional shifts may become available to cover annual leave, sickness, and service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Providing all aspects of personal care
Supporting with moving and transfers using appropriate equipment and techniques
Assisting with daily routines and activities
Supporting community access and appointments
Promoting independence and choice wherever possible
Providing emotional support and companionship
Managing and responding appropriately to behaviours that may challenge
Following care plans, risk assessments, and support strategies
Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with the wider support teamAbout You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous care or support work experience
Experience supporting individuals with brain injuries (preferred)
Experience managing behaviours that challenge (preferred)
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence working independently and using initiative
A Full UK Driving Licence
Access to your own vehicle
Experience with moving and handling or willingness to undertake trainingWhy Apply?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life while working within a supportive and specialist care environment.

You will play an important role in helping the client maintain his independence, access his community, and achieve the best possible quality of life through person-centred support.

Apply today for more information – we'd love to hear from you!

Holiday Pay Information

Our advertised PAYE rates include 12.07% holiday pay. You have full flexibility over how this is paid:

Take it weekly as part of your pay, or
Accrue it separately and use it when you take time offThere is no expiry on accrued holiday pay – it is always available when you need it.

This role is restricted to male applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010