Care and Support Worker

National Star; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Pension, sick pay, wellbeing programme

Free parking

Job summary

National Star invites applications for a Care and Support Worker at our college in Ullenwood, Cheltenham. You will provide specialist care for young people and adults with complex disabilities. Training is provided and you will be paid while you learn.

This role is open to female applicants only due to personal care duties, with a limited number of roles for male applicants. A supportive team and full paid training await you.

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable and resilient individuals are sought.
• We value attitude as much as experience, and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Help people with personal care, daily living and health needs with dignity.
• Support learning, independence and life skills.
• Join community activities and go out into the community.
• Use equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs with full training.
• Work alongside therapists, nurses and tutors.
• Keep clear records of care and progress.

Skills

Kind

Reliable

Resilient

Tools

Hoists

Wheelchairs

Job description

Care and Support Worker

Join our care and support team at National Star's college in Ullenwood, Cheltenham, providing specialist care for young people and adults with complex physical and learning disabilities. You don't need care experience. We'll train you, and pay you while you learn.

This role is open to female applicants only, because of the personal care involved. A limited number of roles are available for male applicants, so please apply and we'll talk you through what's available.

What you'll do

• Help people with personal care, daily living and health needs, with dignity and respect
• Support learning, independence and life skills
• Go out into the community and join social activities
• Use equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs, with full training
• Work alongside therapists, nurses and tutors
• Keep clear records of care and progress

What to expect

The work can be physically and emotionally demanding. Some of the people we support may at times show behaviour that challenges, and personal care is a core part of the role. You'll have full paid training and a supportive team around you.

Who we're looking for

Kind, reliable and resilient people who share our values of integrity, respect, collaboration, ambition and sustainability. We value attitude as much as experience. If you've worked in care, education, healthcare or any people-focused job, that helps, but it isn't essential.

What makes it rewarding

You'll see the young people we support build confidence, try new things and do things for themselves. You'll be part of a supportive team, and you'll know your work matters.

Career progression

We're passionate about helping our people grow. Many of our colleagues started as care and support workers. With training and experience, you could move into:

• Advanced healthcare duties
• Medication administration
• Learning or Behaviour support roles
• Advanced Care and Support Worker roles
• Apprenticeships and professional qualifications
• Nursing, education support and leadership roles

What you'll get

• Paid training from day one, plus apprenticeships and qualifications
• Routes into key worker, medication and team leader roles
• Pension, sick pay and a health and wellbeing programme
• Free parking and a subsidised bus from Gloucester and Cheltenham (subject to availability)
• Free use of our swimming pool and gym at Ullenwood
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee discounts and a referral scheme

Safeguarding

National Star is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants need an Enhanced DBS check.