Senior Support Worker
Job Description
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Contract: 45 hours per week
Salary: £13.80 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:
- Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
- Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2Success Business Awards 2023
- Home Care Employer (South West) – Great British Care Awards 2024
- Excellence in Social Care Training – GCPA Awards 2024
- Best National Home Care Employer (UK) – Great British Care 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 team in supporting an individual in a supported living setting. The person we support lives independently and is looking to engage in community activities, including a volunteering placement at a local charity shop.
The individual has a rare genetic condition known as Ring Chromosome 20 Syndrome, which is associated with epilepsy and learning difficulties. He experience seizures up to three times per day and may lose awareness of their surroundings during these episodes. Your role will involve providing 1:1 support in the community, ensuring his safety and wellbeing at all times, including during travel and while volunteering.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will also take a lead role in developing positive, trusting relationships, supporting independence, and mentoring other staff. You will coordinate with the wider team to ensure consistent, high-quality support and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
Outside of volunteering, the person enjoys attending festivals and going bowling, and you will have the opportunity to support them in pursuing these interests and other social activities. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by enabling someone to achieve their goals, enjoy their hobbies, and participate fully in the community.
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.
Why Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing:
- Comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing specialist training
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Access to Vivup employee benefits
- Lifestyle savings
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Free online counselling
- Online GP access
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Home & electronics salary-sacrifice schemes
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Free parking in designated areas across Gloucestershire
- Enhanced DBS provided
Equal Opportunities
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.
