Support Worker

Mirus Wales; Cae'r Bont; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 qualification

Travel reimbursement

Sleep-in and wake-in pay

Training programme

Annual leave 20 days + holidays

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Wales is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Ystradgynlais, working up to 39 hours per week. You will help people build relationships, try new experiences, and feel part of their community, supporting daily routines and promoting independence in a safe, respectful environment.

You will need a full UK driving licence. The role is open to females. We offer funded training, travel pay, generous leave, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.
• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining routines.
• Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and their community.
• Work alongside professionals such as social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure people receive the best support.
• Listen to the people you support and support them to make choices about their lives.

Job description

We have an excitingopportunity for a Female Support Worker to join ourdedicated team in Ystradgynlais working up to 39 hours per week.

In this role, you willsupport people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community – so that they can live good lives. As well assupporting individuals with their daily routines, promoting independence and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care in a safe, supportive and respectful environment.

You will need to hold a full UK driving license for this role.

Due to the nature of the services and the nature of the support provided, this opportunity is open open to Females.

About Mirus

For 40 years, we have provided support so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives - always with voice, choice, and control.

We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them – we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

We know that people have better lives when they feel part of their community – and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.

Everything we do is guided by our values:Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous.

What You'll Do

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.
• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and maintaining routines.
• Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and their community.
• Work alongside professionals such as social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists to ensure people receive the best support.
• Listen to the people you support and support them to make choices about their lives.

Why Join Us?

We value our staff and offer:

• A fully funded and supported QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already achieved).
• Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.
• Extra pay for sleep-in and wake-in shifts – one of the highest rates in Wales.
• A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression.
• 20 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (Your annual holiday entitlement increases by 1 day a yearon the first full month after your 12 months serviceto maximum of 29.).
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health andwellbeing.
• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.

If you want to make a difference and help people live good lives,we'dlove to hear from you.