Care Support Worker

National Star is recruiting extra special people to join its committed team of care and support workers helping young adults with complex disabilities to live life as independently as possible.

The long-term residents that we support have a wide range of learning and physical disabilities. Like other young people of the same age many of them love fashion, listening to music, shopping, watching sport and socialising with their friends.

As one of our care and support workers you will be a key member of our team, providing personalised care to enable residents to enjoy their hobbies and interests and realise their aspirations.

We currently prefer applicants with previous care experience and a positive attitude toward the aspirations of young people with disabilities.

Key tasks involve:

• Delivering all aspects of personal care including washing, dressing, personal appearance, toileting, mouth, nail, and foot care and feeding.
• Provide support in our long-term living accommodation and out in the community.
• Plan, organise and support high quality leisure activities. This may involve trips into the community, visits to the cinema, pubs and restaurants or simply helping a resident pursue their favourite hobby or sport.
• Liaise with family members, enabling a resident to speak to parents, friends and family and providing updates on activities and progress
• Administer medication to residents in line with policy and procedure, after receiving relevant training.

All the residents at our long-term accommodation have big personalities and even biggest ambitions to live life to the full - with your help they can achieve that. We challenge you to find a more rewarding role in care.

Golden Hello

All new staff joining National Star will be eligible to receive a welcome bonus of £250 (pro rata) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

• Opportunity to access a wide range of training, including the Level 2 qualification in Adult Care for those new to care and support work
• Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM (NUS Extra) card which provides discounts at many retailers including the Co-op, ASOS, Urban Outfitters, Boots, Waterstones and more
• Free parking on site
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cashback scheme to help pay for dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare treatments
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life insurance cover

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time or full-time role, where you will genuinely make a difference to a group of young people with big ambitions to make the most of their lives, join our team!

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-37 per week

Salary: £11.03-£13.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person