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You may understand the issues associated with people with complex needs, but we will provide in depth training and coaching.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Fairwater, 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?
The gents range between 36 and 59.
‘I am a 36 year old man that is very independent. I volunteer twice weekly in a local charity shop. I enjoy being self-sufficient, I like to cook meals for myself and the other gents. I need some support and guidance with healthy eating. I like out-going people that I can have a laugh with.'
‘I am a 53 year old man that needs support with cooking, keeping myself safe and engaging with the local community. I love Cardiff FC, movies, music and Elvis. I love going out to the cinema, going to see shows and going for drives. I love James bond and Elvis Presley.'
‘I am a 59 year old man that requires support with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and going into my local community. I enjoy upbeat members of staff that will go to the pub with me, support me to my local café's for a coffee. I enjoy spending time alone along with socializing with staff and my other housemates. I love to sing and listen to music. I like to go on holidays where I eat nice food and enjoy walking along the beach.'
‘I am a 53 year old man with an infectious laugh and I love to socialize! I can be unsteady on my feet so I need support and reassurance when walking. I need support with all aspects of daily life, such as personal care, cooking food and going to activities. I love to go for meals with my family, I love parties and dancing. I have a big personality and enjoy working with people with the same happiness and energy'
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 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!
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.
Documents
- Support Worker JD April 21.pdf (116.89 KB)
- Becoming a Support Worker
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team based in Fairwater, 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?
The gents range between 36 and 59.
‘I am a 36 year old man that is very independent. I volunteer twice weekly in a local charity shop. I enjoy being self-sufficient, I like to cook meals for myself and the other gents. I need some support and guidance with healthy eating. I like out-going people that I can have a laugh with.'
‘I am a 53 year old man that needs support with cooking, keeping myself safe and engaging with the local community. I love Cardiff FC, movies, music and Elvis. I love going out to the cinema, going to see shows and going for drives. I love James bond and Elvis Presley.'
‘I am a 59 year old man that requires support with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and going into my local community. I enjoy upbeat members of staff that will go to the pub with me, support me to my local café's for a coffee. I enjoy spending time alone along with socializing with staff and my other housemates. I love to sing and listen to music. I like to go on holidays where I eat nice food and enjoy walking along the beach.'
‘I am a 53 year old man with an infectious laugh and I love to socialize! I can be unsteady on my feet so I need support and reassurance when walking. I need support with all aspects of daily life, such as personal care, cooking food and going to activities. I love to go for meals with my family, I love parties and dancing. I have a big personality and enjoy working with people with the same happiness and energy'
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?
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!
What are our benefits?
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.
Documents
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?
The gents range between 36 and 59.
‘I am a 36 year old man that is very independent. I volunteer twice weekly in a local charity shop. I enjoy being self-sufficient, I like to cook meals for myself and the other gents. I need some support and guidance with healthy eating. I like out-going people that I can have a laugh with.'
‘I am a 53 year old man that needs support with cooking, keeping myself safe and engaging with the local community. I love Cardiff FC, movies, music and Elvis. I love going out to the cinema, going to see shows and going for drives. I love James bond and Elvis Presley.'
‘I am a 59 year old man that requires support with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and going into my local community. I enjoy upbeat members of staff that will go to the pub with me, support me to my local café's for a coffee. I enjoy spending time alone along with socializing with staff and my other housemates. I love to sing and listen to music. I like to go on holidays where I eat nice food and enjoy walking along the beach.'
‘I am a 53 year old man with an infectious laugh and I love to socialize! I can be unsteady on my feet so I need support and reassurance when walking. I need support with all aspects of daily life, such as personal care, cooking food and going to activities. I love to go for meals with my family, I love parties and dancing. I have a big personality and enjoy working with people with the same happiness and energy'
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 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!
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.
Documents
- Support Worker JD April 21.pdf (116.89 KB)
- Becoming a Support Worker
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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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