Job Description

Job Advert

Position:

Male Senior Support Worker

Location:

Newent, Gloucestershire

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Hours:

45 hours per week

Pay Rate:

13.40 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.


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 looking for a confident, proactive, and compassionate

Senior Support Worker (Male)

to join our team in Newent, supporting a 52-year-old gentleman diagnosed with Paranoid Psychosis, Recurrent Depressive Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Type 2 Diabetes. AFC has full capacity and enjoys structure, routine, and positive interactions.


As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting him to maintain his independence, manage his environment safely, and engage in meaningful activities that promote his wellbeing. He enjoys forest walks, visiting his mother in Liverpool, and is working towards starting volunteer work.


This position is open to

male applicants only

in line with the preferences of the person we support. The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, patient, and confident in promoting safe and positive choices. A

full driving licence is essential

due to community-based support requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead by example to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will include supporting the individual with daily living, maintaining a safe and structured home environment, assisting with care plans and risk assessments, and planning and coordinating meaningful activities to promote engagement and wellbeing. You will encourage community participation, support them to achieve personal goals such as volunteering, and provide reassurance and guidance as needed. In addition, you will mentor and support team members, complete audits, ensure compliance with care standards and organisational policies, and maintain accurate records, all while promoting independence, dignity, and a positive quality of life.

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*
Annual attendance bonus (Job Grade A)

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.

Equal Opportunities:

We encourage applications from diverse individuals and believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity in our workplace.


This role is open to

male applicants only

due to the genuine occupational requirement under

Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9

, relating to the personal preferences and support needs of the person we support.


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.



If you're ready to make a real difference and join our dynamic team, apply now!



For more information, call our team at

0330 320 9144.