Female Support Worker
Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire.
Shift pattern: Can vary from 9am - 5pm Monday- Friday with an option of picking up a weekend shift.
Hours - 17 hours per week contracted either 4 or 5 hours during the day.
Pay rate: £16 per hour remote specialist rate due to the nature of the work.
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
Female only (Occupational requirement: Gender Specific, this is due to the requirements of the person we support and their care needs. This is a reasonable step to safeguard the person we support and the staff team.)
At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we are committed to delivering exceptional health, social care, and wellbeing services that focus on person-centred care. Our mission is to support vulnerable adults with complex needs, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives, while fostering the development and wellbeing of our staff.
Join us and become part of a team that has been recognised for its excellence:
* Best Place to Work - Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
* Culture and Diversity Award - Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
* Home Care Employer (Southwest) - Great British Care Awards 2024
* Excellence in Social Care Training - GCPA Awards 2024
* Best Home Care Employer in the UK - Great British Care Awards 2025
What will the Support Worker role look like for you?
You will be supporting a female in her early 20's who has a diagnosis of Autism and Learning disabilities. She suffers from non-epileptic seizures which will mean you will have to pay strong attention to detail to identify her seizure activity.
You will be promoting life skills and independence for this bright, active young lady and will be required to assist with aspects such as personal care, outings. You will be 2nd staff member unless you pick up overtime where you could be 1:1 for a short period of time.
She is supported in her home with family around to help if needed.
You will be required to be a driver and have business insurance where your mileage will be paid if you are to take the individual out into the community.
What we are looking for in the Support Worker:
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.
* This role requires you to be female.
* UK clean full driving license
What do we offer?
As well as the job satisfaction we hope you will experience; you will receive a competitive rate of pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits.
* Comprehensive induction & ongoing training to ensure you're always growing and developing.
* Exclusive employee benefits, including Viv up for lifestyle savings, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, pay scheme, free online counselling and online GP access.
* Wellbeing programmes designed to support your health and mental wellbeing-because we believe in looking after you.
* Free parking around Gloucestershire and flexible working hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Career development that helps you grow and make a real difference.
* An Enhanced DBS check and a strong commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of those we support.
If you're passionate about empowering others and leading with integrity, we want YOU on our team. Together, we'll create a future where care and wellbeing truly thrive.
*T&C's apply based on contract
If you would like to know more about this position, please call our team on 0330 320 9144 or email jobs@prosperitycare.co.uk
Equal opportunities
As an equal opportunity's employer, we encourage applications from diverse individuals. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - we're an accessible place to work. We're driven by inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.