Lead Care and Support Worker

National Star College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star College is seeking a Lead Care and Support Worker for Bradbury Gardens, an off-site residential provision near Pittville Park in Cheltenham. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and deliver person-centred care to young adults with learning disabilities.

The role requires leadership, experience in care settings, and a commitment to National Star values. Offered as permanent full-time with a two-week rota and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent required.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Leadership experience and ability to supervise colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and manage day-to-day operations of the service.
• Supervise and support colleagues within the team.
• Deliver high-quality person-centred care and support.
• Collaborate with therapists, clinical teams and education colleagues.
• Support students in residence and in the local community.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Person-centred care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Care and Support Worker to join our team at Bradbury Gardens, our off-site residential provision located within the beautiful surroundings of Pittville Park, Cheltenham.

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities and complex needs? Do you lead by example, bring positivity to your team, and share National Star's values of inclusion, respect and opportunity?

We are looking for a Lead Care and Support Worker to join our team at Bradbury Gardens, our off-site residential provision located within the beautiful surroundings of Pittville Park, Cheltenham.

Bradbury Gardens supports residential students who attend lessons at National Star College. The college campus is approximately 10 minutes away, with all transport and logistics arranged by National Star, meaning staff do not need to worry about driving students between sites.

What you'll be doing

As a Lead Facilitator, you'll play a key role in supporting young adults with learning disabilities, complex physical needs and associated health conditions to live as independently as possible while enjoying a rich and meaningful student experience.

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the service.
• Supervise and support colleagues within the team.
• Deliver high-quality person-centred care and support.
• Work closely with therapists, clinical teams and education colleagues.
• Support students both within the residence and in the local community.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for students.
• Act as a positive role model who embodies National Star's values every day.

What we're looking for

Above all else, we're looking for people who share the National Star values and have a genuine passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities.

External Applicants

• A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Previous experience leading shifts, supervising colleagues or taking on additional responsibilities within a care setting.

Internal Applicants

• An existing Advanced Facilitator or Specialist Facilitator.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Be willing to work towards and obtain a Level 3 qualification if you do not already hold one.

Why Bradbury Gardens?

• Unique residential setting within Pittville Park.
• Opportunity to work with young adults and support their journey through education.
• Strong multi-disciplinary working alongside therapists, clinicians and education teams.
• Transport between sites arranged by National Star.
• Supportive management team and development opportunities.
• A role where your leadership, values and experience can have a lasting impact.

Hours

This role works on a two-week rota which includes:

• Early shifts from 7:00am
• Late shifts up to 10:00pm
• Alternate weekends

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our students and the service.

At National Star, we're not just looking for qualifications. We're looking for people who lead with compassion, champion independence, and want to make every day count for the young people we support.

Contract Type: Permanent | Contract: Full time, all year | Salary: £14.86 p/hr weekdays, £18.57 p/hr at weekends | Location Status: Onsite, Bradbury Gardens | Interview Date: TBC | Closing Date: 13/11/2026