Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Team Manager to join our dedicated team in Brecon.



Reporting to the Registered Manager, you'll deliver high-quality person-centred services through strong line management of the senior support workers and support staff teams. You'll deliver excellent care and support planning practice, leading by example as a practice role model. You'll deliver great outcomes for the people we support. You'll be responsible for managing your services within budget, manage care hours, rotas and contracts and deliver against key objectives. You'll deliver a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.



Do you have a full UK driving license? You'll need one for this role.

About Mirus

For 40 years, we have provided support so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives - always with voice, choice, and control.



We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them - we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.



We know that people have better lives when they feel part of their community - and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.



Everything we do is guided by our values:

Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous.

What will you be doing?

Enabling the people we support to access volunteering opportunities, linking with operational teams to understand how engaging in activities and/or volunteering can contribute to individual outcomes. Facilitating and leading volunteer activities on a regular basis to be the point of contact, provide advice and support, receive informal feedback on services and observe practice. Supporting the 'Planning Live' processes in your region, including supporting the review and further development of Community Maps to connect people we support, families, carers and local support teams with external opportunities. Seeking out and developing opportunities for people we support, both from external resources and within Mirus, working alongside and supporting operational and central teams. Working with support services managers to upskill teams to work with people supported to plan and engage in activities Identifying gaps and facilitate new opportunities in the region, working in partnership with others. Taking the lead on the development of Mirus volunteer-led projects, matching the opportunity to a specific individual, service or region and involving external partners. Ensuring that Mirus volunteers are inducted and given appropriate training and supervision on an on- going basis, either by providing this in person or by equipping others to do so, working closely with the Mirus L&D team. Leading on engagement opportunities with other external organisations giving staff and volunteers the opportunity to inform and influence Mirus service and strategic development. Working with communication team and others to market and promote community networking, engagement, and activities. Collecting and presenting information to demonstrate to Mirus, funders and others the benefits of volunteers/and or community engagement. Identifying appropriate grants relating to the region, supporting with co-ordinating and writing the grant application, supporting communication with the funder and overall project delivery. Understand and demonstrate a commitment to Mirus mission and values, policies and procedures. To be prepared to negotiate other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post in light of changing circumstances.




A full list of the qualifications, skills and experience we're looking for can be found in the attached job description.

Why Join Us?

We value our staff and offer:


A fully funded and supported QCF Health and Social Care qualifications. A generous occupational sick pay scheme. Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services. Extra pay for sleep-in and wake-in shifts - one of the highest rates in Wales. A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression. 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years' service). A Cycle to Work Scheme. A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing. Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus. A 300 employee referral scheme when you recommend someone to join us.

Do you want to make a difference and help people live good lives?

Does this role sound like something you'd excel at?

We'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Location:

Brecon

Postcode:

LD3 7LW

Full-time / Part-time:

Full-time

Salary:

33,000

Closing Date:

30 September 2025