Senior Support Worker - Kingsway

Senior Support Worker

• Location:
  
  Kingsway, Gloucester
• Contract:
  
  45 hours per week between 7am – 10pm
• Salary: £13.80 per hour
• Closing date: 7th August 2026
• Sponsorship:
  We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
• Job Grade: A

This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be provided by Prosperity Care & Wellbeing.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team at a supported living service comprising 21 self-contained flats. Each individual in our service lives independently and receives tailored support based on their unique needs.

The people we support may be living with a range of conditions including mental health challenges, autism, OCD, dementia, brain injury, trauma-related needs, and more. Your role will involve working closely with the team to provide high-quality, person-centred support and to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

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.

You will be skilled in supporting people with complex needs in a person-centred and trauma-informed way, be a strong communicator with team leadership experience, organised in managing daily service operations, and confident working under pressure and adapting to changing needs.

We believe that when you care for your team, they can care better for others. That’s why we offer:

• 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
• Enhanced DBS provided

We’re excited to hear from motivated, compassionate leaders ready to take the next step in your career.

We encourage applications from diverse individuals and believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity in our workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.