CARE ASSISTANT

Salary: Care Assistant - Grade E4 Scale Points 7-10

Full-time/Part-time: Part time – to be discussed at interview; to include weekend and evening working

Days/Times: Term Time only plus INSET Days. Note: We close every other weekend and during school/college holidays. Exact start and finish times on which days will be discussed at interview

Qualifications/Experience: A level 3 qualification in health and social care is essential or a commitment to undertake this qualification on starting at St Rose’s

Interview Date: To be advised

Starting Date: To be agreed

Status: Permanent

St Rose's provision is from 2 to 25 years; a nursery, a non-maintained special school for students from 5 to 19 and St Martin’s an independent specialist college for students from 19 to 25. Our students have physical and sensory disabilities, learning and communication difficulties and complex health needs.

Due to an increase in the number of children and young people joining us at our residential school and college, we have a part-time care assistant position available, with shifts that may include mornings 07:15- 10:00 and evenings 15:45- 22:00 Monday – Friday, this may also include some weekends. A full shift pattern will be discussed at the point of interview.

Providing personal care, assisting with eating and drinking, and moving and handling are all important aspects of this role. You will work closely with other care professionals to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes the independence and dignity of our students. A level 3 qualification in health and social care is required. If you don’t already have this qualification, you will need to commence the course once you have joined us.

St Rose’s is an inspiring, stimulating and rewarding place to work, where new challenges abound. We have a strong commitment to support staff in continuing their professional development, and we offer many ways to achieve this. Our staff enjoy a strong sense of community and professional support, as well as a lively and cheerful environment to work in. In addition, there are many other benefits for staff, including a central Stroud location with easy access to buses and trains; on-site parking, attractive grounds, low-cost lunches and subsidised nursery places. We are also offering a joining reward of £100 after the successful completion of 6 months’ probation and a further £100 after the first year of employment. More details of all our benefits can be found in the application pack for candidates.

Candidates will require an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references prior to taking up the post.    Applications should be made by application form only.  CVs will not be accepted.  We are unable to offer sponsorship.

For an application form and job description please email by clicking on Apply Now, or call the number in the contact details.

St Rose’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.