Care and Education Support Worker

Job details

Salary

£12.80 per hour (actual annual salary c £22 950)

Role type

Term Time Only

Hours of work

41 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year

Location

Worcester

Location status

On site (Worcester)

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

05/06/2026

Closing date

01/06/2026

About the role

Award-winning National Star College in Worcester is expanding and we are looking for care and education support workers to help us support our students with varied and complex disabilities to learn, develop and flourish whilst maintaining their health and wellbeing, so they can reach their full potential whilst at college.

The young adults aged 16-25 years that learn with us as day students have big personalities and even bigger ambitions to make the most of their education so that they can live as independently as possible.

Our committed staff team put students first in everything that they do, being proactive, dynamic and collaborative for the benefit of the learners, whatever their ability. As a care and education support worker you will provide both personal care and learning support during therapeutic, social and educational activities.

Enthusiasm, professionalism and a strong work ethic is essential, as well as being able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards the aspirations of young people with disabilities. You will be a self-starter who can use your own initiative, be able to manage change and show resilience when things don’t go to plan.

Experience of working with people with learning and/or physical disabilities in education or care roles is required for this role. In return we offer excellent training and development opportunities and support for you to develop your long-term career with us.

You will be required to work between 8.30am – 4:30 pm (5.30 pm one evening a week for team meeting).

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship or consider applications from candidates holding temporary student or graduate visas for this role.

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.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

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

Last reviewed on 21/05/2026