Support Worker

Mirus Wales; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 training

Travel 45p per mile between services

Sleep-in/wake-in shift pay

Training and career progression

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Gorseinon, Swansea invites applications for a Part Time Support Worker to help people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community so they can live good lives. This 20-hour per week role requires a full UK driving license.

You will work with a range of professionals to provide person-centred support, assist with daily tasks, promote independence, and help people access social activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Support Workerworker to join our dedicated team in Gorseinon,Swansea. In this role, you will support people to build relationships, try new things, and feel part of their community – so that they can live good lives.

Please note this is a part time 20 hour contract. 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.
• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years' service).
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 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 holidayentitlement increases by 1 day a yearon the first full month after your 12 months serviceto maximum of 29.

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