Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver)

Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career progression

Employee benefits

EAP (24/7)

Counselling & GP access

Enhanced DBS provided

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Ltd is seeking a Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver) to deliver person-centred care across Gloucestershire. You will lead day-to-day service operations, mentor staff, and ensure safe, compassionate support for individuals with complex needs.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with shifts covering 7am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, and 7am-10pm. An inclusive employer, offering induction and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a health and social care setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Confidence implementing support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Ability to mentor colleagues within the team.
• Strong communication with families and professionals.
• Proactive and flexible approach to delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in day-to-day running of the service.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Promote best practice and positive culture within the team.
• Mentor and supervise Support Workers to maintain high standards.
• Build strong relationships with families and external professionals.
• Empower individuals to live as independently as possible.

Skills

Health & Social Care

Mentoring

Communication

Risk assessments

Safeguarding

Education

A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver)

Gloucester

Full time

Permanent

Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver)
Location: Across Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, Gloucester & Thornbury)
Shift Pattern: 7am-3pm, 3pm-10pm & 7am-10pm.
Hours: 45 hours per week
Pay Rate: £15.37 per hour
Sponsorship: Not Currently Available

Driver Requirement: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.

Make a Real Difference with an Award-Winning Care Provider

At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred health and social care. We support adults with complex needs to live empowered, meaningful lives — and we invest just as deeply in the wellbeing, development, and success of our staff.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:

• Large Business of the Year – C2S Business Awards 2026
• Best National Home Care Employer (UK) – Great British Care Awards 2025
• Excellence in Social Care Training – GCPA Awards 2024
• Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
• Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022

What will the Senior Support Worker role look like for you?

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with a range of complex needs. You will lead by example, supporting the day-to-day running of the service and ensuring the people we support receive safe, compassionate, and effective care.

You will work closely with the management team to promote a positive culture, support best practice, and ensure care is delivered in line with individual support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies. You will provide guidance and mentorship to Support Workers, helping to maintain high standards of care and positive outcomes for the people we support.

Building strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies, you will champion independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion, ensuring every individual is empowered to live their best life. Experience working within clinical care services, supporting individuals with complex health needs, would be highly desirable.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality support. You will lead by example, promote person-centred care, and help create positive outcomes for the people we support.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have/be:

• Previous experience within a health and social care setting.
• A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Confidence in implementing support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• The ability to support and mentor colleagues within the team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

You will be passionate about making a difference, empowering individuals to live as independently as possible, and promoting a safe, supportive, and positive environment.

What We Offer

Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference, you’ll receive:

• Comprehensive induction and specialist training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee benefits, lifestyle savings & wellbeing support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Online counselling and GP access
• Enhanced DBS provided

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of this role, we are currently seeking female applicants only, in line with a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. We are dedicated to safeguarding adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to maintain the highest professional standards.