Specialist Facilitator EWS *Internal Applicants only*

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their skills within the field of Positive Behaviour Support and Emotional Wellbeing. 

Based in Lake house  residence, 30% of the role of Specialist Residential Facilitator will be dedicated specifically to developing your knowledge and understanding of a variety of therapeutic techniques such as Positive Behaviour Support based within the Emotional Wellbeing Team.

As part of this role, there is a requirement to maintain current skills and develop within the specialist area of the Emotional Wellbeing Service. This will enable you to support a variety of needs across all service-users within your location of work. 

70% of the Specialist Residential Facilitator role will remain within the residential staffing team undertaking usual duties. However, there is an expectation that while working alongside facilitators you will offer a breadth of skills and knowledge, share relevant and appropriate advice and guidance around Positive Behaviour Support, promote the Emotional Wellbeing Service and become a direct liaison between the team and your residence.   

You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of proactive and reactive strategies used to manage behaviours of concern and have at least two years of care experience with a minimum of a Level 2 qualification. To be able to support all our students you may be required to travel between National Star College premises and ideally you would be willing to drive college minibuses with MIDAS training provided.

Hours of work will be based on resident requirement on a rota basis, including early and late shifts across seven days, including working every other weekend.  

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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