Specialist Care and Support Worker - Waking Nights

National Star; Hereford; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive rates of pay

Enhanced weekend rates

Paid training and development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Referral programme

Sick pay

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

National Star in Hereford is seeking caring, resilient individuals to provide person-centred support for people with complex needs. The role involves personal care, use of equipment, and collaboration with therapists and nursing staff to promote independence.

We offer comprehensive training, structured progression, and a pathway into leadership roles. This is a rewarding, long-term career opportunity with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Compassionate and respectful approach to care.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• Resilient and emotionally mature in challenging situations.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn and pursue development opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality person-centred care and support.
• Support with personal care, daily living and health needs.
• Use specialist equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Support learning, independence and life skills development.
• Work closely with therapists, nurses, tutors and colleagues.
• Accurately record care, progress and achievements.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate

Respectful

Team player

Resilient

Committed to learning

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Central Hereford

Hours: up to 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Waking nights with occasion day shifts as required. Alternate weekends.

We're looking for caring, resilient people who share our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Ambition and Sustainability

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career where you'll make a genuine difference every day.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent contracted hours


• Stable, predictable rotas planned around the academic year wherever possible


• Comprehensive paid training


• Structured career pathways and progression opportunities


• Competency-based development with opportunities for increased responsibility and pay


• Apprenticeships and routes into specialist, nursing and leadership careers


• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment


• Meaningful work that changes lives

Many of our colleagues have developed from entry-level support roles into specialist and leadership positions. We believe in investing in our people and promoting talent from within.

About the Role

We believe in being honest about what the role involves.

This is a rewarding role, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. You will support people with complex disabilities, health needs and communication differences, including individuals whose behaviours may at times challenge.

Personal care is a fundamental part of this role. You must be comfortable supporting individuals with all aspects of personal care while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.

You will:

• Provide high-quality person-centred care and support.


• Support with personal care, daily living and health needs.


• Use specialist equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.


• Support learning, independence and life skills development.


• Work closely with therapists, nurses, tutors and colleagues.


• Accurately record care, progress and achievements.

Career Development

We're passionate about helping our people grow.

As your skills and experience develop, opportunities may include:

• Key Worker responsibilities


• Advanced healthcare duties


• Medication administration


• Learning Support specialisms


• Behaviour Support specialisms


• Advanced Facilitator roles


• Apprenticeships and professional qualifications


• Progression into nursing, education support and leadership roles

What We're Looking For

We value attitude and values as much as experience.

You'll be:

• Compassionate and respectful.


• Reliable and professional.


• Resilient and emotionally mature.


• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others.


• Committed to learning and personal development.


• Passionate about helping people achieve their potential.


• Experienced in a care and support role, ideally supporting those with complex physical / learning disabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay


• Enhanced weekend rates


• Paid training and development


• Career progression opportunities
  
• Company pension


• Health and wellbeing programme


• Employee discounts


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


• Free parking

Safeguarding

National Star is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Join Us

This role isn't for everyone. It requires compassion, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting people with complex disabilities.

If our values resonate with you and you're looking for a stable, rewarding career where you can grow, develop and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.