Senior Support Worker (Male Driver) Gloucester

Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career progression

Benefits & wellbeing

24/7 support

DBS checked

Job summary

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is recruiting a Senior Support Worker (Male) in Gloucester to provide person-centred support to a male adult with mental health needs and a visual impairment. The role focuses on independence, routine, and emotional wellbeing, with day-to-day care in a calm, supportive environment.

You will lead on delivering high-quality support, document care plans, manage risk, administer medication safely, and collaborate with families and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with adults with complex needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Lead by example, supporting and guiding colleagues while maintaining high standards of care.
• Complete accurate documentation and contribute to support planning; follow risk management procedures.
• Administer medication safely and adhere to safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with family, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Support the individual to access appointments, social activities, and community opportunities; travel may be required and a full UK driving licence is essential.
• Be patient, reliable, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference every day.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Communication

Patient

Reliability

Job description

Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Male)
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Contract Type: 45 hours per week
Shift Patterns: 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sleep-ins may be required
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Please note: A full UK driving licence is 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

About the Person You’ll Be Supporting & Your Role.

You will be supporting a male in his early 30s who has mental health needs and a diagnosed visual impairment. He requires ongoing support to maintain his wellbeing, develop confidence, and live as independently as possible. He benefits from a consistent routine, positive relationships, and a calm, supportive approach that promotes his emotional and mental wellbeing.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will take a lead role in delivering person-centred support, ensuring his environment is safe, accessible, and tailored to his individual needs. You will provide practical and emotional support, encourage independence, and work closely with colleagues and professionals to ensure high standards of care are maintained. Building a trusting relationship and communicating clearly and sensitively will be key to helping him achieve positive outcomes and live a fulfilling life.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker who is passionate about empowering people to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy a fulfilling life.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support an individual with mental health needs, providing reassurance, consistency, and encouragement to maintain their emotional wellbeing.
• Create and maintain a safe, accessible, and supportive environment, taking account of the individual's visual impairment.
• Lead by example, supporting and guiding colleagues while helping to ensure excellent standards of care are maintained.
• Complete accurate documentation, contribute to support planning, and follow risk management procedures.
• Administer medication safely and adhere to safeguarding procedures, organisational policies, and best practice standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with family members, healthcare professionals, and other external partners.
• Support the individual to access appointments, social activities, and opportunities within the community. As travel forms part of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.
• This role is ideal for someone who is patient, reliable, proactive, and committed to making a positive difference every day.

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.

Please note: Due to the specific needs of the person we support, this position is open to male applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.