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Support Worker (Female Only)

Cardiff

Posted 19/09/2024

£24,429.60 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. 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. 
  2. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Cardiff. 
  3. We offer full training programme and opportunities for development and promotion.
Job Description

Support Worker (Female Only) (3056)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff Head Office

Postcode: CF14 5GP

Full-time / Part-time: Part-time

Salary: £24,429.60

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Cardiff. 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.

Due to the requirements of the role, candidates must hold a Full UK Drivers License.

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? 

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! 

Our Benefits Include:

  • 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. Including 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 

Mirus Wales
Company Information

We are a not-for-profit organisation who support and empower people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions to lead fulfilled lives.
We support people to think about how they want their life to be; their personal goals and aspirations, and empower people to achieve them.
We work with each person to find opportunities to do more of the things they love, make great friendships, be part of their communities, and lead more independent lives.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Llanishen Business Park,
    Lambourne Cres,
    Llanishen,
    Cardiff
    CF14 5GP

  • Nearest Train Station:

    Llanishen Train Station 0.6 miles / 12mins walk

  • Nearest Bus Stop:

    Thornhill Road 0.1 miles / 3mins walk

Location
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