Support Worker

mirus Wales; Cae'r Bont; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for QCF Level 2 Health and S o

Paid travel at 45p per mile

Sleep-in and wake-in supplements

Structured training programme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

DBS check paid for

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Wales, United Kingdom, is hiring a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Ystargynlais, working 39 hours per week to help people build relationships and live good lives within their community.

You will work with professionals such as social workers, nurses and occupational therapists to ensure the people you support receive the best possible care, with opportunities for funded training and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health and autistic people.
• Ability to work 39 hours per week.

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.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for aSupport Workerworker to join our dedicated team in Ystargynlais working 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.

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

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 year on the first full month after your 12 months service to 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.