Female Senior Support Worker
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Mental Health
Female Senior Support Worker
Location:
Longford, Gloucestershire
Shift Pattern: 7:00am-10:00pm
Hours: 45 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.80
Sponsorship:
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Driver Requirement: A full UK driving license essential for this position
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
- Culture & Diversity Award – Circle2
Success Business Awards 2023 - Best Place to Work – Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022
About the Person You’ll Be Supporting & Your Role
You will be supporting a lady with severe learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. She thrives with the right support, encouragement, and understanding. Her daily routine can sometimes cause distress, which may result in behaviors that challenge, including verbal and physical incidents, walking unclothed, and occasional property damage.
She enjoys a range of activities including baking, gardening, walks to local shops, drives in the community, meals out, pamper days, musical films, and listening to 80s music. Certain events and environmental changes, such as upcoming holidays and seasonal decorations (Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc.), can be triggers and require a calm, proactive approach. She is mostly independent with personal care but may need occasional prompting and reassurance.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for a patient, resilient, and compassionate Senior Support Worker who can provide consistent, person-centred support while leading by example.
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.
- Confidence in managing behaviours that challenge.
- Ability to recognise triggers and support emotional wellbeing.
- A proactive approach to promoting independence.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience leading shifts and supporting staff.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care.
- Experience completing audits and care records.
- Ability to monitor support plans and risk assessments.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
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 & well-being support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Online counselling and GP access
- Enhanced DBS provided
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity strengthens our team, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
For this specific role, the person we support has a genuine occupational requirement for Female Senior Support Workers only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010. This requirement relates solely to the personal care needs of the individual and does not affect our wider commitment to equality and inclusion
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