Support Worker - 30 hours

Mirus Wales; Brecon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded QCF Level 2 Health & Care

45p per mile travel reimbursement

Sleep-in/wake-in premium

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Hub

DBS check paid by Mirus

Paid registration with Social Care WA

Holiday entitlement 20 days + bank hol

Job summary

Mirus Wales is recruiting a Support Worker in Brecon for a 30-hour contract. You will support people to build relationships, try new things, and live good lives within their community.

You'll need a full UK driving license. We offer training, travel allowances, and wellbeing and development benefits as part of our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in supporting people to lead fulfilling lives is advantageous.

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 to ensure people receive the best support.
• Listen to the people you support and help them make choices about their lives.

Skills

Driving license

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Brecon this is for a 30 hour contract. 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.

Do you hold a full UK driving license? You'll need one 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.
• Your holiday entitlement is 20 days, 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 and wellbeing.
• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.