Senior Support Worker

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gloucester is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join their team. You will guide staff and support individuals with complex needs while ensuring compliance and promoting independence. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in person-centred care. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Free online counselling

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Strong team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage daily operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the staff team in supporting individuals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records and complete audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Person-centred Support

Trauma-informed Approach

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team at a supported living service comprising 21 self-contained flats. Each individual in our service lives independently and receives tailored support based on their unique needs. The people we support may be living with a range of conditions including mental health challenges, autism, OCD, dementia, brain injury, trauma-related needs, and more.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Support Worker, you will act as a role model for best practice, leading and guiding the staff team while supporting individuals with daily living and emotional wellbeing. You'll ensure support plans are followed and regularly reviewed, promote independence, maintain accurate records, complete audits, ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards, work with external professionals and families, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service and team culture. You will be skilled in supporting people with complex needs in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, be a strong communicator with team leadership experience, organised in managing daily service operations, and confident working under pressure and adapting to changing needs.

Qualifications

This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be provided by Prosperity Care & Wellbeing. Please note we do not offer sponsorship at this time. Lead with Purpose. Thrive with Us. Are you ready to make a genuine difference in people’s lives while advancing your career with an award-winning organisation? At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we’re passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care to vulnerable adults with complex needs. Our work changes lives - and we’re proud to be recognised for it:

Benefits

• Culture and Diversity Award - 2023
• Best Place to Work in Gloucestershire - 2022
• Care Employer of the Year - 2024
• Winner of Excellence in Social Care Training Award - 2024
• The Employer Award (Independent) at National Learning Disabilities and Autism awards - 2025

• Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and professional development. We offer a supportive environment, competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits designed to help you flourish - both in your career and personal life.
• We believe that when you care for your team, they can care better for others. That’s why we offer:
• A thorough induction and ongoing training
• Access to Vivup for lifestyle savings, cycle-to-work, electronics scheme, and more
• Free online counselling and GP services
• Discounted gym membership (The Gym, Gloucester Quays)
• Wellbeing support programmes
• Free parking and flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by us

Ready to Join a Team That Cares as Much as You Do? If you’re a motivated, compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your career - we want to hear from you. Be part of something meaningful. Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing.