laborer Pencoed, Wales
Job description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Worker to join our dedicated team based in Pencoed.
In this pivotal role you will assist and encourage individuals to become integrated members of their local community, promoting physical and social participation. Holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory due to the requirements of the role.
Please note: Due to the nature of the service and requirements of the individuals we support, this post is open to male candidates only and is exempt from The Equality Act 2010.
mirus is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, working in partnership with the people we 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?
- You will develop, implement, and review individual Person-Centred
- You will deliver and review Positive Behaviour Supportand Active Support Plans, to enable the individuals you support to lead an independent
- You will actively encourage their family, friends and circles of support to be involved in their life and provide informal support
- 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.
- You will work alongside other professionals such as psychologists, care managers, community nurses, positive behaviour practitioners, and occupational therapists to deliver high quality support.
- You will be studying towards your QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care which we will fund.
What we are looking for?
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.
Our benefits include:
- 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 as a PBS & Autism Support Worker and join our team ,and make a difference to people's lives. Please click on the APPLY button below.
Note: Due to the requirements of the role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check funded by mirus.
