What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to support the needs of individuals through the ethos and values of Praxis Care.

So the ability to be resilient, to communicate effectively and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential.

Our dedicated staff team support our individuals to learn and develop their independence skills which includes tasks such as shopping, cleaning their flat, personal care, accessing the community, budgeting, taking medication. Each staff member has something to bring to the role and we encourage staff to use their humour and sense of fun and creativity in supporting our individuals with day to day life.

Where You Would Work: Blackberry Lodge, Co. Wexford

Blackberry Lodge is a residential service which is home to 4 individuals with an intellectual disability. The service is 24/7, 365 days year. Each individual has their own bedroom and ensuite and there are several communal living areas in the spacious house.

Each individual is provided with individualised care and support which is tailored to their needs. Every individual is assisted by a keyworker to complete their Everyday Living Plan which will ensure that they are provided with care and support that they need and that they are empowered and enabled to live a life of their choosing and to live as independently as possible with the support of the staff team.

The staff team comprises of team leaders and support workers who will provide daily support as required and ensure that the persons Everyday Living Plan is being followed to enhance independence, choice and quality of life. Service users will be supported to access services and therapies as required

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 0858820109

Why Praxis Care:

Are you looking for a career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?

Then Look No Further! We CARE at Praxis CARE!

Praxis Care supports individuals with mental ill health, autism, learning disabilities and dementia; providing innovative, professional, high quality support services to people across the spectrum of need and particularly at the higher level of complexity in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, England and the Isle of Man.

As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our employees are equipped to carry out their role. We therefore provide comprehensive training that all employees complete before taking up their new career within Praxis which will last for 2 weeks and cover all of the information and training you will need.

Tell Me More About Praxis Care Benefits!

Great Work Environment

• Compassionate culture
• Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support
• Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5
• Career progression opportunities

CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health

• Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Operational Maternity Pay
• Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff
• PPE provided
• Confidential counselling service
• Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”

Financial Benefits

• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Pension plan – For Manager grade and above
• Death in service benefit
• Long service awards
• Opportunities for additional hours

Salary Details:

Relief Support Worker
€14.40 per hour*
Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €101.60 per night applies*

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk or victorolagboye@praxiscare.org.uk

Don’t Wait!

Closing Date: 7th November 2024

To apply please go to www.praxiscare.org/careers

We Want You!

A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.

Because WE CARE!

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including, but not limited to, a satisfactory reference from your current employer and enhanced Police Check will be required for all successful candidates within direct care positions before a start date can be confirmed.

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Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer