Whats the Role:Support Worker (16 hours per week) 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 skills to aid in their independence.
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: Foyle Floating Support Foyle Floating Support is a floating support service for adults.
We support adults over 65 with complex needs, such as addictions, mental ill health and/or physical health issues, as well as individuals under age 65 with a dementia or brain injury diagnosis.
We provide short-term Floating Support services delivered to individuals in their homes to maximise independence with housing-related support.
Floating Support is a short-term funded service, meaning people may receive support from a few weeks up to a maximum of two years.
We provide practical and emotional support to help develop daily living skills, improve health and well-being, increase personal resilience and maintain independence.
The type of support can include: Housing Finding a home Setting up and maintaining your home Support to make sure home is safe and secure Support with emotional wellbeing & physical health maintaining a healthy lifestyle Support to manage money/benefits advice Developing independent living skills meal planning Build positive relationships/ support networks and the local community Support to gain access to other social, recreational activities This service is funded by Supporting People and the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
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We CARE at Praxis CARE!
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.
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Great Work Environment CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health Financial Benefits 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 Pension plan Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5 Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membership Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance software Career progression opportunities PPE provided Death in service benefit Opportunities for additional hours Confidential counselling service Long serviceawards Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme Eye test vouchers Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing Company Maternity Pay Salary Details: Support Worker 16 hours Available *£24,133 - £26,647 per annum *Salary based on 39 hours per week.Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.
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To apply: please go to Closing Date:Friday 22nd November 2024 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.
Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer