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Want to make a real difference to someone's life? Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Brecon. We are looking for a Full-Time staff member (39 hours) to join the team on a permanent basis. We need people to cover a variety of shifts and sleeps.

Typical shifts

We need staff to work 39 hours a week and the successful candidate will be working across two services. An example of the shifts are:

8am-3pm
3pm-8pm
8am-8pm
8pm-8am
Sleeps

Holding a Full UK/EU Driving Licence is mandatory due to the requirements for the service. You will be driving the vehicles of the person supported and the insurance terms do not allow drivers with an international licence.

What do the people we support have to say?

In this service we support two people.

Person 1:

I am 19 years old, and I have a learning disability along with ADHD and ASD. Due to past trauma, I do sometimes get upset and find it difficult to regulate my emotions. I've lived here since 2022 and this is my first time living independently in an adult setting. I have a close relationship with my Mum and like to call her to keep her updated when things are going well or not so well. I am looking for someone that can help build my trust and that I can go to when things are overwhelming me. If you enjoy a good laugh and a joke, we should get along well. I do enjoy cooking, and I often make things that aren't the healthiest, so someone that can cook would be great and I would love someone that is willing to teach and assist when I'm trying to cook. Living alone doesn't come without it's struggles, and I am looking for someone to help me become more independent and self-sufficient. I want to be able to manage my money and someone that will talk to me when I am tempted to make a large or impulsive purchase.

Person 2:

I live in Brecon, and I am 67 years young! I have a learning disability and emotional regulation difficulties. I am in good physical health overall and I do suffer with UTI's at times, and I often don't tell staff if I am in pain or discomfort. I struggle to communicate when I am having a tough time, and I rely on the people that support me to notice patterns or behaviours and prompt me to act. Living in Brecon is lovely, and I like to walk into town. I also volunteer and have a work placement with a candle workshop in the area. I love my placement and even if I have had a poor night's sleep, I still can't wait to go to the workshop! I am a twin and my sister lives close to me. We don't spend that much time together, but it's comforting to know she is just down the road, so I do pop to see her when I feel up to it. I need someone understanding and patient, as I struggle with my mood and need the people supporting me to encourage and inspire.

What will you be doing?

• As a Support Worker you will support vulnerable people in some wonderful social activities; these could include walking groups, cinema, meals with family members, gardening.

• 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 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.

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.