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National Star; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity seeks a dedicated Care and Education Support Worker for their Worcester project. This rewarding, part-time role involves supporting young people with disabilities, helping them thrive during their college experience. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on the well-being and development of students aged 16-25. With a commitment to personal growth, you will engage in various educational and therapeutic activities, ensuring each student reaches their full potential. Join this passionate team and make a real difference in the lives of young individuals while enjoying comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Golden Hello up to £250

Excellent career development

Comprehensive induction

Access to fitness and swimming facilities

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance

Employee helpline

Contributory pension

Discounts on various attractions and retailers

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities is desirable.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and learning support during therapeutic and educational activities.
• Support students with complex disabilities to learn and develop.

Skills

Personal Care

Learning Support

Resilience

Initiative

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Care

Job description

Care and Education Support Worker (Worcester)

Join award-winning National Star College at our new Worcester-based project as a care and education support worker supporting students with varied and complex disabilities to learn, develop, and flourish.

Job details

£12.30 per hour, rising to £12.41 upon successful completion of probation

Role type

Part Time, Term-Time Only

Hours of work

Up to 41 hours per week (0.93 FTE)

Location

Worcester

Contract type

Permanent, Term-time only

Contract end date

05/05/2025

Interview date

Week commencing 12th May 2025

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 National Star College's new Worcester project as a care and education support worker, helping students with complex disabilities to learn, develop, and flourish while maintaining their health and wellbeing. Our students, aged 16-25, have big personalities and ambitions to live independently. Our dedicated staff team prioritizes students' needs, being proactive, dynamic, and collaborative. As a support worker, you will provide personal care and learning support during therapeutic, social, and educational activities.

Enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong work ethic are essential, along with a positive attitude towards young people's aspirations. You should be a self-starter, able to use your initiative, manage change, and demonstrate resilience. Experience working with individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities and a Level 2 qualification in care or learning support is desirable. We offer excellent training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Preferred candidates will be available to work five days a week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (with one evening meeting at 5 pm), for 39 weeks during term time. The pay rate is £12.60 per hour, increasing to £12.41 after successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorships for this role, and applications from short-term student or graduate visa holders will not be considered.

Reference: SYS-2208

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Apply online for the Care and Education Support Worker (Worcester) position.

National Star is a growing charity with over 1,200 staff across England and Wales, supporting young people with disabilities to achieve their potential for over 50 years.

Benefits

All new staff receive a 'Golden Hello' up to £250 (pro-rata for part-time) upon successful probation. We offer excellent career development, comprehensive induction, staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester, access to fitness and swimming facilities, Westfield medical cover, life insurance, employee helpline, contributory pension, and discounts on various attractions and retailers.