At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a night team providing compassionate support to adults with complex needs.
- Company: Award-winning organisation dedicated to person-centred care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, wellbeing support, and workplace perks.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values individuality and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in care and leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15.37 - 15.37 £ per hour.
Location: Cheltenham & Gloucester (across two services)
Shift pattern: 36 hours (10pm - 7am)
Pay rate: £15.37 per hour
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
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:
- Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
- Culture and Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
- Excellence in Social Care Training – GCPA Awards 2024
- Best Home Care Employer in the UK - Great British Care Awards 2025
- Best Care Employer for Learning Disabilities and Autism - National LD 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
As a Senior Support Worker, you will take a lead role in overseeing two of our specialist support services, each providing highly individualised, 24‑hour support to adults with complex needs. You will guide and mentor staff teams, uphold high‑quality practice, and ensure that each person receives consistent, compassionate, and structured support tailored to their unique profile.
One of the services supports two young males living in purpose‑built flats, each with a combination of autism, complex needs, significant sensory processing differences, and limited verbal communication. Both individuals benefit from a calm, predictable environment and highly attuned support to promote their wellbeing, safety, and independence. You will help ensure that routines are followed, communication approaches are consistent, and the environment remains low‑arousal and supportive.
The other service provides support to two adult males with autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, and additional complex conditions. One individual is a man in his 60s with a severe learning disability, autism (ASD), OCD, and complex partial epilepsy. The other is a man in his 20s with a moderate learning disability, autism, intermittent heterotropia, and epilepsy. Both require structured, sensory‑aware support that is responsive to their emotional and communication needs.
A driving licence is desirable, as you will be required to travel between our Cheltenham and Gloucester services. The Cheltenham service is rurally located, so driving is essential for regular access.
Key Responsibilities
As the senior on shift, you will take responsibility for leading and guiding the night team, modelling best practice, and ensuring that all support plans and risk assessments are followed accurately. You will oversee the completion of essential documentation, carry out health and safety checks, and ensure clear communication between day and night teams. You will respond confidently to any incidents or changes in need, uphold safeguarding standards, and use your experience and judgement to make safe, person‑centred decisions throughout the night.
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:
- In‑house induction, ongoing training, and career development
- Employee wellbeing support - free online counselling, and online GP access
- Workplace perks - wellbeing programmes and free parking across designated Gloucestershire areas
- Enhanced DBS - provided at no cost
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and believe that diversity strengthens our team. We value individuality, inclusivity, and a culture where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs, and we expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment with the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about empowering others, confident leading teams, and ready to make a meaningful impact in specialist care, we’d love to hear from you. Questions? Call our team on 0330 320 9144, Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.
Please read the full job description and person specification for further details.
Specialist Support Worker - Nights in Gloucester employer: Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Ltd
Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is an award-winning employer located in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, recognised for its commitment to excellence in social care and employee satisfaction. With a strong focus on personal development, comprehensive training, and a supportive work culture, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. Our diverse and inclusive environment, coupled with attractive employee benefits such as lifestyle savings and access to mental health resources, makes us an exceptional place to work for those passionate about specialist care.
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