Salary: £25,490- £27,533 FTE (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks from last week of August until week 38 of college calendar)
Required: Immediate Start Available
Working Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday (with one later finish on occasion for staff meetings)
Job Overview
Cirencester College are searching for a dedicated and compassionate Lead Care and Education Support Worker to join our team on a permanent basis.
This position combines educational support with personal care and leadership responsibilities. As a Lead Care and Education Support Worker, you will:
* Work closely with students to support their progress in life skills, social interaction, and independence.
* Provide personal and intimate care, including assistance with toileting, feeding, and mobility, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
* Act as a mentor and role model for other support staff, offering guidance to ensure high standards of care.
* Assist with planning and coordinating support for students with physical disabilities.
* Liaise with external specialists to aid the smooth transition of care and relevant training of staff.
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to keeping up-to-date records.
Qualifications
* Experience working with individuals with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities in an education or care setting.
* Ideally, a relevant Level 2 qualification (e.g., health and social care, education, or a related field).
* A proactive, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting young adults with complex needs.
* Leadership potential, with the ability to inspire and guide colleagues.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative mindset.
Benefits
* LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance)
* Sick pay scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site car parking
* On-site fitness suite
* Refectory
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Closing Date: 10th June 2026, noon
Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.
Cirencester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
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