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. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our dedicated Respite team.

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 Support Service provides a range of bespoke respite activities in the community to meet individual needs as an alternative to staying at either of our respite houses.

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, whilst their carers are having a meaningful break from their caring role.

There are a maximum of 3 guests staying together in both of our respite houses at the time, however 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

And for families (unpaid carers) we aim to-

• 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

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to recruit Support Workers to join our team, you will be supporting people with everyday tasks (this will include personal care, manual handling, administering medication, community activities, attending events, holidays, etc)

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, £12.00 upwards

Fantastic sleep-in pay for £62.64

24 days' Annual Leave, plus 8 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