At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team to support individuals with complex mental health needs.
- Company: Join an award-winning organisation dedicated to person-centred care.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and wellness perks like gym discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment that values professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or mental health, strong leadership skills, and a caring attitude.
Location: Gloucestershire (with flexibility to work across sites)
Hours: 40 hours per week (on call responsibilities)
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
As the Deputy Support Manager, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding care and support to individuals with a wide range of needs, with a strong presence in our mental health service. Many of those you support may be living with complex mental health conditions, alongside Autism, learning and physical disabilities, and behaviours that may challenge. Your focus will be on promoting independence, life skills, and personal development to help individuals lead safe, stable, and fulfilling lives.
Leading by example, you will inspire and support your team, fostering a positive and empowering environment. You’ll be actively involved in developing staff through hands-on leadership, promoting person-centred, recovery-focused approaches, and ensuring high standards of care across all services.
Your responsibilities will include overseeing service maintenance, conducting audits, allocating roles, facilitating staff inductions and shadowing, assessing competencies, and providing debriefs. You will be integral to the smooth day-to-day running of the service and the continued development of your team.
What We’re Looking For
It may sound cliché - but we genuinely are looking for people who truly care. We believe that what makes a great support team isn’t just experience, but character. If you're empathetic, supportive, resilient, respectful, and courageous, you already have the foundation to thrive in this role.
Given the nature of this position, we are looking for someone who has:
- Experience working in a supported living or care environment
- Experience or strong passion for working within Mental Health
- A background in mentoring, team leadership, or management
- Previous experience within a complex needs provision
- The physical ability to actively support individuals in daily activities
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance - or a willingness to obtain this - to support individuals in the community
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)
- Free parking and flexible working options
- 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. Apply now or send enquiries to: jobs@prosperitycare.co.uk Be part of something meaningful. Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing.
Deputy Support Manager in Gloucester employer: Prosperity Care and Wellbeing
At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning employer that truly values its team members. With a strong focus on professional development, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including free online counselling and discounted gym memberships. Join us in Gloucestershire, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults while thriving in your career.
Contact Details:
Prosperity Care and Wellbeing Recruitment Team
