Support Worker | Fiona House, Letterkenny Job descriptionAre you looking for a career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?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.Praxis Care is currently experiencing exceptional growth and, as a result, have the following vacancies within Intellectual Disability Services:Support WorkerFiona House - Letterkenny, Co. DonegalOur Letterkenny Service provides residential care to adults with Intellectual disability & Autism. There are 6 residents who live in the service. In the Letterkenny service we strive to ensure that each resident has a service tailored to their needs and is person centered, respecting and promoting their choices. Residents have a dedicated key working team who are there to support each resident in achieving their goals, dreams and aspirations. Resident rights and choice are promoted within scheme with residents been actively involved in their homes and community. Staff are visitors in the resident’s home and therefore must practice the values of dignity and respect at all times. Staff are provided with all mandatory training along with scheme specific training to ensure that staff have the knowledge and skill base required to support each resident.Watch a short video to hear directly from people we support and staff who are already working in our Residential service:Support WorkerFull Time positions available€27,790-€38,262 per annum**Salary information is based on working full time hours. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Full Time contracts are available and can be discussed at interview. Where the role requires sleep-ins a payment of the national minimum wage per hour applies.In addition to competitive rates of pay, Praxis Care provides:A 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· Opportunities for additional hoursCare For Your Physical And Mental Health· Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service· Occupational sick pay· Occupational maternity pay· Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membership· PPE provided· Confidential counselling service· 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 WellbeingAdditional Financial Benefits· Coming soon: Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance software· Pension plan· Refer-a-friend bonuses· Death in service benefit· Long service awardsAs 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.Closing Date: 13th February 2023To see what our staff have to say about working for Praxis Care please visit:For a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, and to apply please visit:Website:For any other queries please contact:Email: recruit@praxiscare.ieTelephone: +44(0) 7811011400A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.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
