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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Support Worker.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Mirus are a non-profit organisation, established in Cardiff for over 35 years making a positive difference to the lives of people we support.Our Respite service in Cardiff is run from two properties and provides respite to carers in the form of short terms stays for adults from the age of 18 with a learning disability, physical disability, autism, behaviours that may challenge and people experiencing mental ill health.
Alongside this, our Community Connections Service provides a range of bespoke respite services to meet individual needs as an alternative to staying at either of our respite houses, such as support at home, community based support, weekend breaks away and holidays.
We are person centred and focus on enabling people to achieve what matters to them ensuring that they maintain their wellbeing and play an active role in their local communities. Due to the nature of the service, the houses are busy and often there are last minute changes which requires flexibility from people who work there.
Through our Respite provision we aim to offer guests the chance to-
- experience a variety of social, educational and recreational activities
- build and develop friendships and connections as part of a community support network
- experience shared support and shared living
- have a meaningful break
- learn independent living skills
- provide Carers with planned breaks
- where we can support families to deal with unexpected life events where a person may require a short break in an emergency
- involve Carers and the person they care for in the continued evaluation and development of the service
The support we provide can make a huge difference to people's lives every day and people are at the heart of everything we do! If that sounds like the kind of role you've been waiting for, we look forward to receiving your application.
Why mirus?
The opportunity to develop your career and work with a value based organisation, full free leadership training
Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile
Real living wage employer, £11.11 upwards
Fantastic sleep-in pay for £62.64
24 days' Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing after 5 years' service.
Once employed, a £300 employee referral scheme
Pension Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme·
Employee Assistance Programme.
A Wellbeing Hub.
Paid professional memberships – SCW &DBS
What Are The Next Steps
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Support Worker? Ready to make a difference to peoples lives, click apply.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Mirus are a non-profit organisation, established in Cardiff for over 35 years making a positive difference to the lives of people we support.
Our Respite service in Cardiff is run from two properties and provides respite to carers in the form of short terms stays for adults from the age of 18 with a learning disability, physical disability, autism, behaviours that may challenge and people experiencing mental ill health.
Alongside this, our Community Connections Service provides a range of bespoke respite services to meet individual needs as an alternative to staying at either of our respite houses, such as support at home, community based support, weekend breaks away and holidays.
We are person centred and focus on enabling people to achieve what matters to them ensuring that they maintain their wellbeing and play an active role in their local communities. Due to the nature of the service, the houses are busy and often there are last minute changes which requires flexibility from people who work there.
Through our Respite provision we aim to offer guests the chance to-
The support we provide can make a huge difference to people's lives every day and people are at the heart of everything we do! If that sounds like the kind of role you've been waiting for, we look forward to receiving your application.
Why mirus?
The opportunity to develop your career and work with a value based organisation, full free leadership training
Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile
Real living wage employer, £11.11 upwards
Fantastic sleep-in pay for £62.64
24 days' Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing after 5 years' service.
Once employed, a £300 employee referral scheme
Pension Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme·
Employee Assistance Programme.
A Wellbeing Hub.
Paid professional memberships – SCW &DBS
What Are The Next Steps
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Support Worker? Ready to make a difference to peoples lives, click apply.
Our Respite service in Cardiff is run from two properties and provides respite to carers in the form of short terms stays for adults from the age of 18 with a learning disability, physical disability, autism, behaviours that may challenge and people experiencing mental ill health.
Alongside this, our Community Connections Service provides a range of bespoke respite services to meet individual needs as an alternative to staying at either of our respite houses, such as support at home, community based support, weekend breaks away and holidays.
We are person centred and focus on enabling people to achieve what matters to them ensuring that they maintain their wellbeing and play an active role in their local communities. Due to the nature of the service, the houses are busy and often there are last minute changes which requires flexibility from people who work there.
Through our Respite provision we aim to offer guests the chance to-
- experience a variety of social, educational and recreational activities
- build and develop friendships and connections as part of a community support network
- experience shared support and shared living
- have a meaningful break
- learn independent living skills
- provide Carers with planned breaks
- where we can support families to deal with unexpected life events where a person may require a short break in an emergency
- involve Carers and the person they care for in the continued evaluation and development of the service
The support we provide can make a huge difference to people's lives every day and people are at the heart of everything we do! If that sounds like the kind of role you've been waiting for, we look forward to receiving your application.
Why mirus?
The opportunity to develop your career and work with a value based organisation, full free leadership training
Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile
Real living wage employer, £11.11 upwards
Fantastic sleep-in pay for £62.64
24 days' Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing after 5 years' service.
Once employed, a £300 employee referral scheme
Pension Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme·
Employee Assistance Programme.
A Wellbeing Hub.
Paid professional memberships – SCW &DBS
What Are The Next Steps
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Support Worker? Ready to make a difference to peoples lives, click apply.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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