Site Services Assistant - Caretaker

Whatever their role, everyone at National Star is passionate about supporting young people with disabilities to achieve their goals and gain the skills they need to live as independently as possible.

Join us as a member of our caretaking team and make a difference to the environment where the students live and learn. You’ll have a number of important roles:

Overseeing the security of Ullenwood campus and its grounds, including opening and closing buildings
Have a working knowledge of all building services including fire alarms /intruder alarms / nurse call system/ heating / electrics / CCTV and swimming pools.
Meeting and greeting guests to our StarGlamping site when reception is closed
Helping to distribute deliveries and parcels around campus
Supporting our recycling and waste management efforts
Testing portable appliances (PAT testing)
Being the point of contact for all emergency services, acting as their guide when on shift
Helping to maintain the site during periods of ice and snow
Occasionally supporting the horticultural team in maintaining our beautiful grounds

You will be working shifts on a seven day on, seven day off basis. Typical shifts will be : Early (6am – 2.30pm), Late (2pm – 10.30pm) Nights (10pn – 6.30am). Enhanced rates of pay are on offer for night shifts (£11.76) and weekends (£12.80 Days / £14.88 nights)

You’ll be part of our large Site Services team who take part in delivering excellent customer service. We welcome applications from anyone who thinks they could be a valuable addition to the team. We are a flexible employer and are open to discuss flexible working options.

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 staff mini-bus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to Ullenwood, Monday to Friday
Contributory pension scheme
Cashback scheme to help pay for dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare treatments
Cycle to Work scheme
Free use of onsite fitness suite, swimming pool and a range of staff social and sport clubs
Life insurance cover

National Star was recently named 'Team of the Year' at the SoGlos Business Awards, reflecting the fact that all staff, whatever their role, work as a team in support of students and residents.

How to apply

At National Star, we know the value of a diverse workforce, and welcome applications from all areas of the community. This includes those with disabilities, and we are a proud Disability Confident employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. In 2018 National Star received an 'Outstanding' from Ofsted.

Please note that all applicants will be expected to undertake a DBS Disclosure, and undergo the necessary employer checks. The level of disclosure to be applied for will be dependent on your job role and will be discussed with you during the recruitment process but is usually an enhanced level. Where appropriate, the adult and child barred lists will be checked and we will not employ anyone who appears on either of those registers.

We prefer people to submit an online application as this helps support the charity in saving money. Alternatively please send your cv to recruitment@nationalstar.org or call our recruitment department 01242 504300 for further information or an application form. If you have a disability and need to apply using an alternative format, or if you have any technical problems with our recruitment system please let us know.

All future correspondence with you will be via email (application acknowledgement, invitation to interview etc). Please check your email regularly.