Support Worker

Mirus Wales; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 Care

Travel allowance 45p/mi

Sleep-in pay

Training & progression

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing hub

DBS paid

Holiday entitlement 20+8

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Gorseinon, Swansea is seeking a full-time female support worker to join a small, dedicated team. You will help people to build relationships, choose activities, and live as independently as possible.

We value patience, encouragement, and the ability to foster meaningful community connections. A full UK driving license is required, and you will work with care to promote wellbeing and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Patient, encouraging and able to build positive relationships.
• Support people to live with choice, independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support people to do activities they enjoy and live fulfilling lives.
• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meals, personal care and daily routines.
• Encourage relationships with family, friends and the local community.
• Work with social workers, nurses and therapists to provide high-quality support.
• Listen to individuals to help them make informed life choices.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an excitingopportunity for a Full Time Femalesupport worker to join our dedicated team in Gorseinon, Swansea. 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.

We are three ladies in ashared house. We are looking for a support worker who is patient, encouraging, and able to build positive relationships. You will support us in a way that promotes choice, independence, and wellbeing, while helping us achieve our personal goals and enjoy meaningful experiences.

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.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing.
• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.
• The holidayentitlement is 20 days (pro rata). In addition to this you will receive 8 bank/public holidays within the entitlement year running from April- March.
• The annual holiday entitlement increases by 1 day a yearon the first full month after your 12 months serviceto maximum of 29.