Support Worker - Hucclecote - #189747

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Support Worker
Location: Hucclecote, Gloucester
Salary: £13.00
Contract Type: 45 hours
Shift Patterns: 7:00am – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 10:00pm, 7:00am – 10:00pm (Sleep-in shifts may also be required)

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.

Make a Difference. Grow Your Career.

Join Prosperity Care & Wellbeing and make a meaningful impact while developing your career with an award-winning organisation. We deliver outstanding, person-centred care to vulnerable adults with complex needs and have been recognised with awards including:

• 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

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will support adults with a range of needs to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives. You will assist with day-to-day activities, encourage independence, and promote wellbeing through a respectful and person-centred approach that reflects each individual’s needs and preferences. You will be responsible for recognising and reporting any safeguarding concerns to ensure those you support remain safe and protected. Personal care may be required as part of the role, so you must feel confident providing this in a respectful and dignified manner. You will be required to work across multiple services in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury, providing flexible support where needed.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide person-centred support to adults with a range of needs, assisting with daily living activities and encouraging independence. You will support individuals to take part in community and social activities, maintain accurate records, and follow individual support plans. You will also recognise and report safeguarding concerns, provide personal care when required, and work flexibly across services to ensure consistent, high-quality support is delivered.

About You

You are a caring, patient, and compassionate individual who is committed to supporting people to live independently and with dignity. You are calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and are confident supporting adults with varying needs, including providing personal care when required. You take a person-centred approach, understand the importance of safeguarding, and are flexible and reliable in order to support individuals across different services. Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Requirements

• A caring, patient, and compassionate nature
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in providing personal care when required
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Flexibility to work across services in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury
• Reliability and a positive, professional attitude

Why Join Prosperity Care & Wellbeing?

We offer a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture where you can truly thrive.

Benefits include:

• 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.