Female Support Worker

Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance

Counselling access

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Ltd in Quedgeley is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide person-centred support for a young female with a severe learning difficulty. She is non-verbal; the role involves personal care, promoting wellbeing and safety, and encouraging participation in activities at home and in the community.

We value empathy, resilience and courage, and offer induction, specialist training, clear career progression, wellbeing support, an Employee Assistance Programme, and

Qualifications

• Empathetic and compassionate approach to care.
• Ability to support a non-verbal client with dignity.

Responsibilities

• The role involves supporting her with personal care, promoting her wellbeing and safety, and encouraging meaningful participation in activities at home and in the community.

Skills

Empathy

Supportive

Resilience

Respectful communication

Courage

Job description

Female Support Worker
Location: Quedgeley

Shift Pattern: 7am – 3pm, 3pm- 10pm, 7am-10pm

Hours: 45

Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Driver Requirement: Advantageous

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

About the Person You’ll Be Supporting & Your Role
We are looking for a Support Worker to provide person-centred support for a young female with a severe learning difficulty. She is non-verbal and communicates in her own way, occasionally using objects of reference to express her needs and preferences. The role involves supporting her with personal care, promoting her wellbeing and safety, and encouraging meaningful participation in activities at home and in the community

What We’re Looking For
cliché – however we really are looking for people who care! We believe the qualities of a great Support Worker are being empathetic, supportive, resilient, respectful and courageous and that is all you will need to succeed within this role.

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 welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

For this specific role, the person we support has a genuine occupational requirement for Female Senior Support Workers only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. This requirement relates solely to the personal care needs of the individual and does not affect our wider commitment to equality and inclusion

Questions? Call our team on 0330 320 9144, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm.