Activity Facilitator

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

Where You Would Work: 

Mulhuddart Day Service, Co Dublin

Mulhuddart Day Service is an active service which supports 24 individuals at present with capacity for more individuals who we hope to join our services in September as school leavers and new referrals.

We operate from a New Directions and Person Centred Planning approach aiming to identify how the person wants to live their life and what is needed to make that possible?

The individuals we support are aged between 18 to 33 years of age and have different interests, activities, communication needs and abilities. We operate Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 and Service users arrive to the service at 09.30 and go home at 3.30.

Praxis Care offer a two week induction training as well as encouraging staff to complete all other relevant training for the service e.g., New Directions, Lámh training, Autism and communication.

We aim to provide a balance of in service and outreach support however some individuals prefer to have outreach support only.

All staff support the individuals to travel to and from activities by either using public transport or their own cars.

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 01-8852344

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

• CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health
• Compassionate culture
• Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Operational Maternity Pay
• Pension plan – For Manager grade and above
• Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5
• Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff
• Death in service benefit
• Long service awards
• Career progression opportunities
• PPE provided
• Opportunities for additional hours
• Confidential counselling service
• Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme
• Eye test voucher
• Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”

Salary Details:

Activity Facilitator

Full Time, Part Time and Relief Contracts available
€25,836 - €35,856 per annum*

*Salary based on 36 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience.

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: 2nd December 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