Specialist Senior Support Worker

Job description

Job Description

Location: Thornbury, South GloucestershireShift pattern: (45 hrs/week): 7:30?am 11:00?pm (15.5?hours) plus sleep-in from 11:00?pm to 7:30?am, followed by a morning shift from 7:30?am 10:00?amPay rate: £15.37 per hourUnfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship at this time.Lead with Purpose. Thrive with Us.Are you ready to make a genuine difference in peoples lives while advancing your career with an award-winning organisation?At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, were passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care to vulnerable adults with complex needs. Our work changes lives - and were proud to be recognised for it:Best Place to Work Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2022Culture and Diversity Award Circle2Success Business Awards 2023Home Care Employer (Southwest) Great British Care Awards 2024Excellence in Social Care Training GCPA Awards 2024Best Home Care Employer in the UK - Great British Care Awards 2025Best Care Employer for Learning Disabilities and Autism - National LD awards 2025Join 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 RoleYoull be joining a small team providing personalised, one-to-one support. The young man youll be working with would like to introduce himself in his own words:"Hi! I am a young man with a brain injury looking for a fun, energetic personal assistant to join my team and help me get the most out of life.A bit about me - I'm into wheelchair skiing, Boccia, boxing, eating out and loads of outdoor activities.

I like to keep busy, have a laugh and get out and about as much as possible. I do have dogs so you must be a dog lover - that's a non-negotiable!Because of my brain injury, I sometimes repeat myself (a lot!), so patience and a good sense of humour are really important. If you are the sort of person who can laugh things off, keep things positive and bring good energy, we'll probably get along great.While I love being active, I also have down days where I like to relax, watch TV, play games, and just chill out.

I also do regular physio and speech and language therapy, sometimes I find this boring and hard work, so I need staff who can bring lots of motivation, understanding and encouragement and who are creative and can make it as fun and interesting as possible."You must have a clean, full UK driving licence to be able to drive the person we supports vehicle. Youll also need relevant care experience and be comfortable wearing loose-fitting clothing to avoid sensory triggers. As mentioned, full training - especially around behaviour support and bespoke manual handling will be provided.Why Choose Prosperity Care & Wellbeing?We believe that when you care for your team, they can care better for others.

Thats why we offer:Comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing specialist trainingCareer progression and development opportunitiesAccess to Vivup employee benefitsLifestyle savings24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree online counsellingOnline GP accessCycle-to-work schemeHome & electronics salary-sacrifice schemesEmployee wellbeing programmesFree parking in designated areas across GloucestershireEnhanced DBS providedEqual OpportunitiesWe 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 youre passionate about empowering others, confident leading teams, and ready to make a meaningful impact in specialist care, wed love to hear from you.Please read the full job description and person specification for further details.REF-229 039TPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English