Senior Support Worker

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career progression

Employee benefits

EAP 24/7

Counselling & GP

Cycle-to-work

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to support an 18-year-old woman transitioning to independent living. She has autism and mental health challenges, so you will provide patient, person-centred support in a home with a dog; no personal care is required.

You’ll champion excellent care, lead a small team, and monitor quality through auditing while helping the young woman achieve her goals and settle into her new environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and resilience are essential.
• Ability to work in a home environment with a dog.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to an 18-year-old woman transitioning to independence.
• Support in a home with a dog; no personal care required.
• Champion excellent care and lead a small team to achieve goals.

Job description

Senior Support Worker- Driver

Location: Abbeydale, Gloucester

Shift Pattern: Day and Night contracts available for this role.

Days: 7am-3pm, 3pm-10pm-7am-10pm.

Hours: 36-45 hours per week

Pay Rate: £13.80 per hour

Sponsorship: Not available for this role

Driver Requirement: Full UK driving license required 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
• Home Care Employer (South West) - Great British Care 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 an experienced Support Worker to support an 18-year-old young woman as she transitions into her own home and develops her independence. She has autism and experiences mental health challenges, so we are seeking someone patient, understanding, and committed to providing person-centred support. She is a huge Taylor Swift fan, loves music, and adores her dog, so applicants must be comfortable working in a home where a dog is present. No personal care is required for this role.

This individual is transitioning from a hospital stay during which she experienced periods of distress that resulted in behaviours that challenge and the need for frequent restraint. Through consistent, person-centred support and continuity of care, we expect these behaviours to reduce as she settles into her new environment and support arrangements.

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll champion excellent care, maintain high levels of auditing, support people to achieve their goals, and lead a team committed to making a positive impact.

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
• Cycle-to-work and salary-sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced DBS provided

Equal Opportunities

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.