Support Worker - PBS & Autism Support

mirus Wales; Maesteg; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 qualification paid for

Travel reimbursement 45p per mile

Sleep-in/wake-in shift premiums

Comprehensive training programme

Annual leave 20 days + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Hub

DBS paid for by employer

Job summary

Mirus Wales is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide PBS & Autism support in Maesteg. This male-only role focuses on helping four residents live fulfilling lives within a three-story home designed for individual flats. A full UK driving licence is required for this position.

The team supports people with autism and learning disabilities, some with behaviours that challenge, and the staff are experienced and values-driven. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support people to do activities they enjoy and live good lives.
• Assist with household tasks, shopping, meals, personal care, and maintaining routines.
• Encourage and support people to strengthen relationships with family, friends and community.
• Collaborate with social workers, nurses and occupational therapists to ensure the best support.
• Listen to the people supported and help them make choices about their lives.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Building relationships

Supportive communication

Job description

Support Worker - PBS & Autism Support- only Male

We have an exciting opportunity for a Male PBS & Autism Support workerto join our dedicated team in Maesteg, Bridgend. 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.

Due to the requirements of the support provided at this service, we are looking for Male Support Workers only.

TheHome situated inMaesteg, the home is 3 stories and has a flat based approach. This means each of the 4 people supported that live here have their own flats inside the home. The 4 people supported have autism, learning disabilities, diabetes, communicationneedsand some (not all) can display behaviours that challenge. The staff team is very experienced, knowledgeable about the people supported and supportive tonew staff. The staff support the people supported to live their lives as they wish, promoting them to gain new skills and experience new activities.

About Mirus

For 40 years, we haveprovidedsupportsopeoplecando 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 listento andvalue each person's unique voice and experiences,creatingan 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'swhy 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.

WhatYou'llDo

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people to do the things they enjoy, try new experiences, and live good lives.
• Assistwith household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, personal care, andmaintainingroutines.
• 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 andsupportthemtomake 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 service to maximum of 29).
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health andwellbeing.
• 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'dlove to hear from you.