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In this pivotal role you will be assisting and encouraging people in supported living to become integrated members of their local community, promoting physical and social participation.
Holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory due to the requirements of the role.
What do the people we support have to say?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Maesteg, Bridgend. We currently have 4 person we support in their home, with a number of vacancies.
We support two 59 year old gentlemen who are twins and have Autism and live next door to each other. 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 both 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.
The other two Gentlemen we support are in their Mid-late 30s and also have Autism. They are looking for someone who is fun and outgoing and can help them access the local community. They enjoy Going shopping, cinema, cafés, pub lunch, attending shows, days out and community projects like walking and gardening groups. Both Gentlemen are very able but may require prompting to complete some tasks.
Who are we?
mirus is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, working in partnership with the people they support, their families and other partners, to deliver high quality, person-centred support services for people with a disability. We have been supporting people in Wales for over 35 years and currently support over 350 people in ten different local authority areas.
What will you be doing?
- You will build a wonderful relationship with the people we support working with them to achieve their goal, supporting them in the community.
- As a Support Worker you will develop, implement, and review a range of individual support plans to enable the person that you will support to lead a fulfilling life.
- You will provide support with a range of tasks which may include household and domestic tasks, shopping, diet/food preparation, personal care, personal hygiene, dressing and personal appearance.
- As a Support worker we will support you in studying towards your QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care, which is completely funded by mirus.
- You will work alongside other professionals such as care managers, community nurses and occupational therapists to deliver high quality support.
What we are looking for?
You may understand the issues associated with people with complex needs, but we will provide in depth training and coaching. Being a Support Worker takes bravery, patience, and commitment. If you share our values and are willing to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
What are our benefits? :
- Fully funded and supported qualification - QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care (if not already achieved)
- Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.
- Premium payments for sleep in and wake in.
- Full training programme and opportunities for development and promotion.
- An Aspiring Managers programme
- 24 days' Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing after 5 years' service.
- Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Wellbeing Hub.
- Social Wales Registration and DBS paid for by mirus.
- Once employed, a £300 employee referral scheme
Next steps : Vacancy Type :Permanent
Location :Maesteg
Postcode :CF34 0TL
Full-time / Part-time :Part-time
Salary :£11.66
Closing Date :2 February 2024