Specialist Support Worker - Driver

Specialist Support Worker – Driver

Gloucester – Full time – Permanent.

Support Worker (Driver) – Specialist Service

Location:

Gloucester
Shift pattern: 45 hours (7am – 10pm)
Pay rate: £15.09 per hour
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship at this time.

Applicants must be confident drivers and hold a full UK manual driving licence, as the role involves driving the people we support in their own vehicles.

We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to oversee one of our specialist services, supporting two males. The two individuals have a combination of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, and additional complex conditions. One individual is a male in his 60s with a severe learning disability, autism (ASD), OCD, and complex partial epilepsy. The second individual is a male in his 20s with a moderate learning disability, autism, intermittent heterotropia, and epilepsy.

Both require consistent, structured support tailored to their sensory, emotional, and communication needs.

You will play a key role in maintaining a calm, predictable environment and ensuring that support is delivered with dignity, consistency, and compassion.

As a Support Worker, you will: (i) follow all support plans and risk assessments carefully, (ii) support individuals with their daily activities and personal care where required, (iii) promote independence in a way that is respectful and person‑centred, (iv) help maintain a structured environment, (v) complete essential documentation accurately, (vi) ensure communication between team members is clear and consistent, and (vii) remain attentive and responsive, following safeguarding procedures and promoting dignity and respect.

• 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 sites
• 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.