Support Worker or Casual Relief Worker

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1 Support Worker or Casual Relief Worker

2 Thank you for expressing an interest in joining the team at mirus. mirus is an established local charity, we have been supporting people in South Wales for over 30 years and employ over 650 staff. We have a range of contracts available from 16 hours per week up to 39 hours per week, we will also consider applicants interested in working as casual relief workers. We are looking for exceptional candidates who can be positive, creative and innovative to enable people to achieve the things that matter to them. You will make a real difference to people s lives ensuring they play an active part in their local community and develop strong local networks. We are looking for candidates who are able to join mirus as soon as possible; once you join us you will be supported to undertake a full, paid induction and training programme. Being part of this team will open up a range of exciting opportunities for anyone keen to progress a career within social care and support. At mirus we have an excellent track record of developing staff within the organisation to achieve accredited qualifications and achieve promotions to leadership and management positions. We are proud of the fact that managers at all levels within mirus started working in the sector as support workers and have developed positive and successful careers. To support your induction and development you will undertake a range of core and specialist training programmes and qualifications; these will be funded by mirus and your time undertaking training will be paid at your contracted hourly rate. Your induction will include learning, understanding and applying mirus values, ethos, standards and working practices. You will see from the information provided and from our website, mirus is a vibrant, energetic, well respected and successful organisation. We are looking for people who are great communicators and enjoy working in partnership with a diverse group of people / organisations / agencies. If you are someone who enjoys being part of a positive and creative team, who enjoys being involved in new projects from the outset and who wants to make a real difference to people s lives this could be the job for you! Andrew Belcher, Director of Support Services

3 Support Worker Job Purpose: Support Workers will develop, implement and review Person Centred Plans, Support Plans, Active Support Plans and Individual Risk Assessments to enable people we support to lead fulfilling lives. This will include supporting people to achieve their individual goals and maximise independence, choice, control and decision-making. Support will be person centred and ensure dignity and respect for all people supported in line with Care Council of Wales and mirus Codes of Practice Hours: Agreed contracted hours to include evenings, night time support, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep-in duties CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Role & Responsibilities 2 Protecting People from Abuse & Neglect 3 Health & Safety 4 Individual Responsibilities 5 Organisational Responsibilities Key Deliverables: To ensure that support is tailored to the individual needs, goals and aspirations of each person we support and demonstrates clear outcomes To have an understanding and commitment to the Care Council of Wales and mirus Codes of Practice To enable people we support to achieve their individual goals by developing, reviewing and implementing relevant plans including support plans, active support plans, stay well plans, person centred plans and risk assessments To use Active Support to enable people, where possible, to undertake most tasks themselves. The level of assistance will vary according to individual need To liaise with the families, friends and circles of support to ensure a quality support service is provided. Support workers should actively encourage families, friends and circles of support to be involved in the life of people we support and provide informal support networks. Support Workers should work with their managers to ensure those who are important in the lives of people we support are fully involved in the day to day life of the person supported including all person centred planning and review meetings To assist and encourage people we support to become integrated members of their local community, promoting physical and social participation e.g. accessing community learning, volunteering, employment, social and leisure activities/groups /services and faith and or cultural activities To understand how to respond to suspected abuse and neglect To be aware of own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety To administer and supervise medication to people we support in accordance to mirus policy and procedures To complete relevant QCF qualifications within 2 years of appointment To participate and contribute to team meetings, area meetings and external meetings To contribute to internal and external monitoring and review systems

4 Support Worker What is important to us is that you bring: Knowledge that demonstrates Knowledge of Health & Safety in the home An understanding of issues faced by people with disabilities Knowledge of the local area and leisure opportunities available Skills that demonstrate your ability to Clear communicator both written and verbally Basic IT skills, literacy & numeracy Able to develop, implement and revise plans (support plans, person centred plans, risk assessments) Able to follow detailed policies and procedures The ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, e.g. People we support, staff, managers, families, GPs, landlords, other professionals etc Good observation & listening skills Able to complete assigned tasks Able to role model and demonstrate best practice Possess skills in basic household tasks, e.g. cookery and maintaining a balanced diet, everyday household budgeting, basic DIY, gardening, hygiene, laundry, ironing and cleaning The ability to work on your own initiative and to use a common sense approach to solve everyday problems Aptitude/Behaviour that demonstrates A positive, solution focussed, non-judgemental attitude and commitment to Equal Opportunities Ability to support people sensitively and respectfully with personal care Ability to respond appropriately to formal constructive feedback and to develop practice accordingly Willingness to undertake further training and pass on knowledge Confidence to speak up for yourself and for others Able to demonstrate the ability to be dependable and reliable in all aspects of support Willing and able to support people to go on holiday What we would appreciate is that you are: Inspirational and one who champions others Not afraid to try new things and will push boundaries Passionate with plenty of energy Take pride in your work Flexible to the needs of those being supported Committed to undertake any necessary training Can turn possibilities into realities Experience that shows Experience of team working and being a team player Experience of supporting vulnerable people in a paid or voluntary capacity What you can expect from us is: A supportive team who all work hard to make a difference A place of work where humour can play part That everyone is encouraged to have their say, that we listen to what s being said and we take action

5 Organisational Structure Board of Trustees Chief Executive Responsible Individual Finance Director HR Director Info Technology Finance Learning & Development Health & Safety Admin Human Resources Business Development Manager Director Disability Services Regional Managers [Registered Managers] Quality Development and Practice Service Managers Participation Team Managers / Practice Leaders Assistant Team Managers / Practice Leaders Support Workers

6 Terms of the post - In addition to an exciting job opportunity we offer the following: Salary Scale 15, , per annum ( /hr) Sleep in payment rate of based on an 8 hour sleep per week ( 3,269.81/annum) Scenario: A full time support worker employed at the service and undertaking one sleep in per week has the potential to earn up to 19, per annum A defined contribution pension arrangement as standard with the option to discuss pension transfer / continuation if coming from the public sector (8%, made up of 4% Employer and 4% Employee) 32 leave days inc. bank holidays rising to 37 following 5 years service Commitment to work towards fully funded appropriate professional qualifications, including a QCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent DBS checks and training costs / time to attend training, are fully funded by the company mirus Rewards Scheme which provides significant discounts at a huge range of online and high street stores Casual Relief Workers are paid 7.83/hour and accrue annual leave payments within their terms all other terms/benefits above apply We would like to recruit a number of support staff who hold a valid driving license, however, we will also consider non drivers within the recruitment process. Above all else you must have the ability to work flexibly around the service delivery needs. How to apply All of our recruitment activity is managed electronically. You can follow the above links and apply on line by selecting the relevant Support Worker vacancy within the region you wish to work and click the Apply on line button. You must be able to demonstrate how you meet the person specification within your application. Within your application please specify if you are applying to join us as a contracted member of staff in the capacity of a Support Worker, or if you are making an application to join us as a CRW (Casual Relief Worker with a zero hours contract) We look forward to receiving your completed application