Care and Support Worker (Bank)

About the role

National Star is recruiting extra special people to join its committed team of bank care and support workers helping young people with complex disabilities to live life as independently as possible.

You will need a strong background of previous care experience ideally supporting people with complex needs and a positive attitude toward the aspirations of young people with disabilities. It is also essential that you hold a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

You will join our bank team on a zero hours contract and should be available both at short notice and to fill in for scheduled absences. You will need to be able to commit to a range of working shift patterns to include earlies (staring at 7 am) and lates (finishing at 10pm) and weekends for our residential unit as well as day times (8.00 am - 4.00 pm) at our college in Hereford.

(Please note that unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship currently or consider applicants holding skilled worker / temporary student / graduate visas)

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.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

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