Support Worker - PBS & Autism Support

Mirus Wales; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Hub

DBS check paid by Mirus

Comprehensive training programme

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Travel allowance 45p per mile

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Bridgend is seeking a PBS and Autism Support Worker to help a 50-year-old man with Autism live a good life in his home and community. You will support daily tasks, personal care, and social activities.

This role requires a full UK driving license; you’ll work with health and social care professionals to tailor activities, encourage independence, and promote inclusion.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience or ability to support adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual to participate in activities they enjoy.
• Assist with personal care and daily household tasks.
• Encourage relationship-building with family, friends and the local community.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a PBS and Autism Support worker to join our dedicated team in Pencoed, Bridgend. 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.

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

We support 50-year-old gentlemen who has Autism and lives alone. We are looking for a support worker who can encourage them to do more – both in their home and within the local community.

They enjoy going shopping, visiting cafes and going for a pub lunch and visiting family. They require help with personal care and daily tasks around the house. So, who are we looking for? …. Someone who is calm and will take the time to help these gentlemen express themselves. They like people who are fun to be with and will help them try out new things.

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 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.

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