Lead Care and Support Worker / Team Leader
Join National Star as a Lead Care and Support Worker, and your care and expertise will help create experiences without limits for people with disabilities.
Job details
Salary
£13.74 Weekdays - £16.87 Weekends
Role type
Full Time, All Year Post, Term-Time Only
Hours of work
40 hrs / 42 weeks or 37 hrs / 52 weeks
Location
Ullenwood
Contract type
Permanent
Contract
All year post
Closing date
22/09/2024
Interview date
Tbc
Job description
Are you looking for the next step in your career within Health & Social Care? Are you passionate abut supporting young people with disabilities achieve their full potential?
At National Star we realise the aspirations of people living with complex physical and learning disabilities and aim to make a safe and enjoyable living and learning environment for them.
Whether you’re ready for a change in your career or want to take the next step in a position you’re already passionate about, everything you do will help create a world without limits – for the students you empower and your own career development. Together we make sure they get the personalised care they need, whether they’re socialising or enjoying their passions and hobbies.
As a Lead Facilitator / Senior Care and Support Worker / Team Leader – you will be working as part of the management team you will support the effective running of a residential area. We are seeking a Lead Facilitator to join one of our residences at Ullenwood. The role will include leading a team of Facilitators to provide a high standard of individualised care and promoting and encouraging students’ personal development. You will be able to work on your own initiative and have good people skills, and be able to plan and organise effectively. You will have at least 2 years care experience, ideally with people with a learning and/or physical disability. You will also have a Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
The post requires shift work, with early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts ending at 10 and 11pm with alternate weekend working. The role is full time term time which is 40hrs per week, 42 weeks per year allowing you the key holidays off work! However, if you would rather work 37hrs weekly over a full year please do still apply.
This role would suit but not limited to Senior Care Worker, Care Team Leader, Support Worker, Care and Support Worker
Ullenwood is based at the top of Lekhampton Hill in Cheltenham and easily commutable from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury.
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
