Support Worker - Female Only

mirus Wales; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care (fund

Travel 45p per mile between services

Sleep-in and wake-in pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday entitlement: 20 days + 8 bank/

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Gorseinon, Swansea, is seeking a dedicated female Support Worker to help people live good lives, build relationships and participate in the community with 1:1 support.

You will need a full UK driving licence. The role includes travel between services with 45p per mile, sleep-in/wake-in pay, funded QCF Level 2 health & social care qualification, and a generous holiday entitlement of 20 days + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.

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 help them make choices about their lives.

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a female support 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.

Aboutour home

Our home is a friendly service in Gorseinon, supporting three people who enjoy spending time together through activities such as meals out and cinema trips. They also enjoy accessing their local community daily with 1:1 staff support. Their interests include classic cars, steam trains, arts and crafts, shopping, walks, and spotting animals and wildlife. The people we support have a range of personalities, from sociable and chatty to quieter individuals who take time to build relationships. Support focuses on promoting independence, maintaining routines, encouraging community involvement, and providing reassurance and support with daily living as needed.

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.
• The holiday entitlement 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.

Therequirement for a female support worker is due to the nature of the role, which involves providing personalcare.This is necessary to protect the privacy, dignity and personal preferences of the individuals receiving care. This requirement is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.