Lead Care and Support Worker

Job description

Our Ullenwood campus located at the top of Leckhampton Hill is looking for a Senior / Lead Care and Support Worker to support the management team of a specific residential area.There is no such thing as a typical student at National Star. They have a range of physical and learning disabilities and different hopes and aspirations for the future. From personalised care to simply being there, you will support the students at college and pursue their hobbies, learn life skills such as cooking and laundry and lead a busy and active life.Your first‐class people skills will help you to lead a team of care workers, working together to provide a high standard of individualised care, promoting and encouraging our residents' personal independence. After a comprehensive induction into how we work at National Star, you will be able to work on your own initiative and plan and organise effectively.We're anticipating that you will have at least two year's care experience, and for this role it is essential that you have supported residents with a learning and/or physical disability. It is also important that you have a Level 3 qualification in health or social care.Internal candidates are expected to be either a current specialist or advanced Facilitator and hold a level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care.There are posts based at our Ullenwood campus and are permanent full‐time all year contracts. The lead role requires shift work, with early shifts starting at 7 am and late shifts ending at 10 pm and 11 pm with alternating weekend working.Contract Type: Permanent | Contract: Full‐time 37 hours, all year 52 weeks | Salary: £14.85 per hour weekdays & £18.57 per hour at weekends | Location Status: Onsite, Ullenwood

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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