Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Practice Leader in Swansea. This is an exciting time to join Mirus and become a

Practice Leader

in our Supported Living Services.





Want to make a real difference in someone's life? You will be working with a wonderfully diverse group of individuals with a range of learning and physical disabilities such profound and multiple health needs, mental health and behaviours that may challenge.





As a Practice Leader, you will have a real sense of what

Mirus

is all about and how best to support our individuals. You will demonstrate that you have an ability to lead practice that encompasses person centred values, and are passionate about coaching team members to deal with behaviours that are challenging, acting as a role model for best practice and encouraging a reflective culture. Supporting people to build and maintain social and support networks across their local communities.





You will need to have the ability to contribute to providing a high quality service and have a strong vision that can be applied to all aspects of your work. Knowledge and experience of person centred planning is desirable in order to evidence achievements and outcomes for people.

Mirus

is a not-for profit organisation. We were established in 1985 and our years of experience mean we have an excellent reputation in the sector. Our vision is to be at the forefront of individualised quality services and to empower people to live with self-belief, determination and confidence to make choices and achieve goals that enrich their lives.

What will you be doing?

Has the ability to contribute to providing a high quality service and have a strong vision that can be applied to all aspects of your work. Maintains professional working relationships with People we Support, Families, members of MDT and other stakeholders. Develops and adopt a person centred approach to services and identify individual goals and aspirations that enables the achievement of positive outcomes and independence. Is confident and strong to lead, direct and role model best practice to support staff to develop independence and skill development and promote positive risk taking. Harnesses the skills and abilities of support staff to support them with their learning and development to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with a sense of achievement. Communicates effectively and have good oral and written communication skills ensuring accurate records are kept. Is able to manage their work time effectively and prioritise their workload whilst being flexible to adapt when necessary. Is able to monitor and quality assure support services.

What are we looking for?

To be registered with Social Care Wales. To have completed or in the process of completing QCF level 5 in Health and Social Care. To have experience of using IT systems to ensure effective communication and planning. Have and be able to demonstrate experience in Management of Health and Social Care or equivalent Someone who is as passionate about empowering and supporting people as we are.

What are our Benefits?

Fully funded and supported qualification, including coach and mentoring to develop your career further. 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.

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Location:

Clydach, Swansea

Postcode:

SA5 5LA

Full-time / Part-time:

Full-time

Salary:

38,150.89

Closing Date:

31 October 2025