support specialist

support specialist Newport, Newport, Wales

mirus
Full Time Newport, Newport, Wales 24253 - 12.04 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

support

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Worker to join our dedicated team based in Newport. In this pivotal role you will assist and encourage individuals to become integrated members of their local community, promoting physical and social participation. For this role you must have a full UK driving license.

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.
  • As a Positive Behaviour Support & Autism Support worker we will support you in studying towards your QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care, which is completely funded by mirus.

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. Due to the requirements of the role, candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own transport.

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.
  • 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.


    Vacancy Type:Permanent
    Location:Newport
    Postcode:NP20 4FZ
    Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
    Salary:£11.66
    Closing Date:4 August 2023

support specialist
mirus

https://www.mirus-wales.org.uk/
Llanishen, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1985
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