Support Worker

2 months ago


Ystradgynlais, United Kingdom Mirus Wales Full time

**What do you think a Support Worker really does?**

A Support Worker is someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives. They may help people living with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently. A Support Worker does just that, whilst encouraging people to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. The role of a support worker is so varied - each person has unique activities, hobbies and routines - which makes the job unique too.

2 x 30 hours per week (Female Only)

So, you could be going to a coffee morning, a walk down the coast, a GP appointment, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as; arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions. We are a values-based company who put the people we support first. As a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, and full training and support would be provided.

You get to know the people you are supporting here at mirus That is what makes us unique

Here in Ystradgynlais, we are looking for someone with a UK driving licence as the person we support has an adapted vehicle and you would need to drive this vehicle. **Holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory for these reasons.**

**_About Me:

- _**
- We support 1 lady at this service. in Ystradgynlais, Powys. The _**_lady we_**_ support is very outgoing and enjoys being out in _nature. & _loves going out for walks, but prefers going where there are trees, lakes, rivers, and birds singing. The lady we support enjoys going out for food and relaxes with sensory lights, dancing to music and watching her favourite TV programs.
- The lady at this service is diagnosed with _Aicardi Syndrome (agenesis of the corpus callosum) and consequent severe and prolonged seizures, low muscle tone and learning disability which is life threatening.

**_ The type of person I/we require:_**
- _Someone who does not take life to seriously and enjoys banter._
- _Someone who can inspire me to look for new adventures, activities and encourage me to be creative._
- _Someone who will motivate me to achieve my goals._
- _Someone who is willing to go on holiday._
- _Someone who doesn't get affected by my seizures._
- Desirables:

- _
- _Someone with epilepsy experience (not essential as training provided)_
- _Someone who can drive as I have my own car._
- _Someone who is creative or enjoys some of the same things I do E.G- nature, cooking, arts and crafts._

**_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 shifts.
- 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.
- Social Wales Registration and DBS paid for by mirus*

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.

**Next steps**:
**Vacancy Type**:Permanent

**Location**:Ystradgynlais

**Postcode**:SA9 1HX

**Full-time / Part-time**:Part-time

**Salary**:£11.11

**Closing Date**:29 March 2024


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