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Complex Support Worker

Gorseinon

Posted 28/08/2024

£12.55 per hour

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Worker to join our dedicated team based in Gorseinon, Swansea. In this pivotal role you will assist and encourage individuals to become integrated members of their local community.
  2. 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.
  3. We provide full training programme and opportunities for development and promotion. Including an aspiring Managers programme.
Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Worker to join our dedicated team based in Gorseinon, Swansea. In this pivotal role you will assist and encourage individuals to become integrated members of their local community, promoting physical and social participation. For this role you must have a full UK driving license.

mirus is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, working in partnership with the people we 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 develop, implement, and review individual Person-Centred
  • You will deliver and review Positive Behaviour Supportand Active Support Plans, to enable the individuals you support to lead an independent
  • You will actively encourage their family, friends and circles of support to be involved in their life and provide informal support
  • 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.
  • You will work alongside other professionals such as psychologists, care managers, community nurses, positive behaviour practitioners, and occupational therapists to deliver high quality support. 
  • You will be studying towards your QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care which we will

What we are looking for?

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. Due to the requirements of the role, candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own transport.

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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