Care and Education Support Worker
Join award-winning National Star College at our new Worcester based project as a care and education support worker supporting our students.
Job details
Salary
£11.60 per hour
Role type
Term-Time Only, Part Time
Hours of work
up to 41 hours per week (0.93 FTE)
Location
Worcester
Contract type
Permanent
Contract
Term-time only
Closing date
18/09/2024
Interview date
Please apply early as the vacancy may close if a suitable appointment is made
Job description
Are you looking for a rewarding, term-time only role supporting young people with disabilities to make the most of their time at college?
Join award-winning National Star College at our new Worcester based project as a care and education support worker supporting our students with varied and complex disabilities to learn, develop and flourish whilst maintaining their health and wellbeing, so they can reach their full potential whilst at College.
The young adults aged 16-25 years that learn with us as day students have big personalities and even bigger ambitions to make the most of their education so that they can live as independently as possible.
Our committed staff team put students first in everything that they do, being proactive, dynamic and collaborative for the benefit of the learners, whatever their ability. As a care and education support worker you will provide both personal care and learning support during therapeutic, social and educational activities.
Enthusiasm, professionalism and a strong work ethic is essential, as well as being able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards the aspirations of young people with disabilities. You will be a self-starter who can use your own initiative, be able to manage change and show resilience when things don’t go to plan.
Experience of working with people with learning and/or physical disabilities and a Level 2 qualification in care or learning support is desirable for this role. In return we offer excellent training and development opportunities and support for you to develop your long-term career with us.
Our preference is for people who can work 5 days a week and you will need to be available between 8.30am – 4:30 pm (5pm one evening a week for team meeting) Monday to Friday, for 39 weeks, term-time.
Our pay rate for this role is £11.60 per hour – working the full hours for this role (41 hours a week) your annual salary would be c £20,780.
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorships for this role and are unable to consider secondary employment part time contracts.
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
How we will reward you
Our Golden Hello
It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.
Staff benefits
Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical
Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.
Award-winning training
Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.
Westfield medical cover
Life insurance cover
Employee helpline
Contributory pension scheme
Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
