Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver)
Location: Across Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, Gloucester & Thornbury)
Shift Pattern: 7am-3pm, 3pm-10pm & 7am-10pm.
Hours: 45 hours per week
Pay Rate: £15.37 per hour
Sponsorship: Not Currently Available
Driver Requirement: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are 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
- Home Care Employer (South West) – Great British Care Awards 2024
- Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
- Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
What will the Senior Support Worker role look like for you?
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with a range of complex needs. You will lead by example, supporting the day-to-day running of the service and ensuring the people we support receive safe, compassionate, and effective care.
You will work closely with the management team to promote a positive culture, support best practice, and ensure care is delivered in line with individual support plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies. You will provide guidance and mentorship to Support Workers, helping to maintain high standards of care and positive outcomes for the people we support.
Building strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies, you will champion independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion, ensuring every individual is empowered to live their best life. Experience working within clinical care services, supporting individuals with complex health needs, would be highly desirable.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and committed to delivering high-quality support. You will lead by example, promote person-centred care, and help create positive outcomes for the people we support.
Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have/be:
- Previous experience within a health and social care setting.
- A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs.
- Confidence in implementing support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
- The ability to support and mentor colleagues within the team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and professionals.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
You will be passionate about making a difference, empowering individuals to live as independently as possible, and promoting a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
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
- Cycle‑to‑work and salary‑sacrifice schemes
- Enhanced DBS provided
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of this role, we are currently seeking female applicants only, in line with a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. We are dedicated to safeguarding adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to maintain the highest professional standards.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about empowering others 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, 8am–4pm.
Female Specialist Senior Support Worker (Driver) in Gloucester employer: Prosperity Care & Wellbeing
At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning care provider that not only delivers exceptional support to individuals with complex needs but also invests deeply in the wellbeing and development of our staff. Located in Cheltenham, our supportive work culture fosters inclusivity and personal growth, offering comprehensive training and clear career progression opportunities, alongside a range of employee benefits designed to enhance your lifestyle and wellbeing. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career in a company recognised for its excellence in social care.
Contact Details:
Prosperity Care & Wellbeing Recruitment Team
