Senior Support Worker
Location: Kingsway, Gloucester
Contract: 45 hours per week
Salary: £13.40 per hour
(Job Grade: A)
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:
* 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.
About the Role:
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. Your role will involve working closely with the team to provide high-quality, person-centred support and to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
Key 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.
Why Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing?
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.
Equal Opportunities:
We encourage applications from diverse individuals and believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity in our workplace.
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.
If you’re ready to make a real difference and join our dynamic team, apply now!
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