Whats the Role:Support Worker 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: Locke House, Portadown Locke House is a busy Mental Health supported living service based in Portadown dedicated to providing innovative, high quality support to service users with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community.
We employ a flexible, individualised approach, working in consultation with service users to assess needs and develop a range of client directed goals.
Support plans and activities offered promote choice, acknowledge individual strengths and facilitate inclusion within the community.
For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 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 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 Coming soon: 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 Full Time positions available £24,133 per annum *Salary based on 39 hours per week.Salary dependent on experience.
Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies* Tell Me More!
For more information on the role please contact: Dont Wait!
Closing Date: 26/11/2024 To apply please go to: 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