We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Cardiff. In this pivotal role you will be enabling and assisting vulnerable people to become integrated members of their local community, live a fulling and rewarding life, and promoting physical/social participation. Holding a full UK driving licence is preferred but not mandatory. 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 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 get to know the person supported, their support and communication plans; implementing and actioning these 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, medication support, 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. Who 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. Our benefits include: Fully funded and supported qualification – QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care (if not already achieved). Comprehensive learning pathway, training programme and opportunities for development and promotion. Including an Aspiring Managers programme. Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services. Premium payments for sleep in and wake in. 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. Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: Canton, Cardiff Postcode: CF5 1FH Full-time / Part-time: Full-time Salary: £24,429.60 Closing Date: 31 December 2024