Let your career shine with National Star

People that work at the charity all agree that supporting the residents and students is what gives them the greatest job satisfaction.

"I would highly recommend National Star as an employer," said one employee recently when they reviewed National Star on a leading jobs site.

The students and residents never let their disability get in the way of what they want to do. Like other young people in their early twenties, they enjoy listening to music and dancing, swimming, theatre trips and country walks. The residents have a range of disabilities and, despite their different needs, get on like a house on fire.

Career progression is also something that motivates staff to remain at the charity, which offers first-class training opportunities, including fully-funded degree apprenticeships enabling people to qualify as an occupational therapist, nurse or physiotherapist.

The charity regularly attracts people new to care to join the team and trains new recruits to become confident and capable adult care workers.

Career progression motivates staff to remain at the charity (Image: National Star)

The current staff team is a mixture of part-time and full-time workers, bringing a broad range of skills and experience. Former shop assistants and hospitality workers have turned their backs on their previous careers to join the team, preferring the rewarding aspects of working with young people with disabilities. Other staff have left roles in elderly care to work in National Star’s more dynamic environment.

Supporting residents and students gives great job satisfaction. (Image: National Star)

Employing more than 1,200 people across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Wales, National Star has a range of staff benefits. From the contributory pension, health cashback scheme and competitive salary (with enhanced rates for working weekends), through to more unusual staff perks, like heavily discounted Glamping holidays and long-service awards. Staff are valued at National Star.