Lead Care and Support Worker / Team Leader

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 care experience and hold a minimum level 2 in Health & Social Care, ideally with people with a learning and/or physical disability.

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You must be an existing Advanced or Specialist facilitator; You must hold H&SC Level 2 qualification and must have attended aspiring management training, and be available for essential management skills training.

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. There is a fixed term role available and also permanent roles.

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 Leckhampton Hill in Cheltenham and easily commutable from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury.

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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