Complex Support Worker

We have a fantastic opportunity for Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Workers to join our dedicated team based in Maesteg. You will be based at a service and you will be driving the vehicles of the people we support. As such, holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory due to the insurance terms set by the vehicle insurers. 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., In Maesteg, we support two 59 year old gentlemen who have Autism. They are twins & live next door to each other. We are looking for a people who can encourage them to do more - both in their home and within the local community. They enjoy going shopping, visiting cafes, going for pub lunches and visiting family. They both require help with personal care and daily tasks around the house, as well as encouragement and support.,

• You will build a wonderful relationship with the people we support working with them to achieve their goal, supporting them in the community.


• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.


• 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