Head of People & Culture
Job Description
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Interview dates: W/C 2nd March.
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’re thrilled to introduce an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of our People & Culture function. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of driving strategic workforce planning, cultural transformation, and employee engagement across the organisation-ensuring our people thrive and our values are lived every day.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, shaping a positive workplace culture, and leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a People & Culture strategy that drives growth, strengthens our values, and inspires our workforce.
- Ensure all HR policies, practices, and employee relations are fair, consistent, and fully compliant with UK law and sector standards.
- Build strong pipelines, lead recruitment, and develop strategies to retain and grow the best people at all levels.
- Embed a culture of learning and growth through training, coaching, and leadership development programmes.
- Drive initiatives that boost staff engagement, inclusion, diversity, and overall wellbeing.
- Monitor people metrics, generate insights, and implement improvements to make a real difference across the organisation.
- Provide advice and leadership on complex employee relations matters, ensuring decisions are legally sound, proportionate, and aligned with organisational values and strategic objectives.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a courageous, solutions-focused senior People leader to shape our culture and drive our people strategy. With strong HR expertise and a track record of cultural transformation, you’ll inspire, empower, and support teams across the organisation. Ideally experienced in UK supported living, adult social care, or health, you’ll champion individuals, foster collaboration, and lead initiatives that enhance wellbeing, development, and inclusion.
You will have:
- CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) and substantial senior HR/People leadership experience.
- Deep knowledge of UK employment law, CQC standards, and HR best practices.
- Deep expertise in employee relations, underpinned by extensive experience managing complex and high-risk casework, alongside a strong grasp of legislation and how it applies in practice.
- Proven success in leading cultural change, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence leaders and stakeholders at all levels.
- Courageous, empathetic leadership that champions inclusion, staff development, and a values-driven culture.
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
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Enhanced Sick pay
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.