Support Worker - Cardiff

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Canton, 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 have a full UK Driving license in order to drive the people we supports mobility cars.

What do the people we support have to say?

We live in three individual flats within a house in the Canton area.

We are two ladies and one gentleman with ages ranging from 30’s to 70’s

I am a lady in my mid 60’s, I live in my own flat with semi support. I enjoy getting out and about each day independently, I enjoy going out for meals with staff. I do not need support with my personal care, I require support to undertake shopping, cooking, attending appointments, holidays and the upkeep of my flat.

I am a lady in my early 70,s I am very independent and live in my own flat with semi support, I require support with shopping, cooking, attending appointments, holidays.

I am a young gentleman in my early 30’s and use a wheelchair whilst out in the community, I like to keep in touch with my family and go out with them twice weekly.

I require 24 hour support, I have my own vehicle so I would require a driver.

So, who are we looking for?

Whether or not you’ve worked with people with learning disabilities, mental health and autism - at Mirus we will provide you with all the training, coaching and mentoring you need to be the best Support Worker you can be. At Mirus we assess you on your values and communication to support vulnerable people in your community.

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?

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 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. 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

Next steps:

To apply for this fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a difference to people's lives, please click on the APPLY button below.

Note: Due to the requirements of being a Support Worker, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check funded by mirus.