Support Worker | Metges Road Job descriptionWhat’s the Role: Support WorkerWhat It Takes:An important part of the staff role is to support our individuals who have complex needs and help them to manage their emotions.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: Metges RoadMetges Road in Navan is a supported living service which will open in January 2024. It is home to people we support. You will work within both a supported living service and residential service. The service is 24/7, 365 days year. Each person we support has their own bedroom and share a bathroom upstairs and another downstairs. There is a kitchen/diner and a big spacious sitting room.Each person we support has an individualised care and support plan which is tailored to their needs. Every person we support will be 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.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 EnvironmentCARE For Your Physical & Mental HealthFinancial BenefitsCompassionate culturePaid annual leave, which increases with length of serviceRefer-a-friend bonusesComprehensive training and 24/7 team supportOccupational Sick PayOperational Maternity PayPension plan – For Manager grade and aboveContinuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staffDeath in service benefitLong service awardsCareer progression opportunitiesPPE providedOpportunities for additional hoursConfidential counselling serviceSave on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work schemeEye test vouchersStaff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”Salary Details:Support WorkerFull Time€27,990 - €38,844 per annum*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. 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: or amberlivings@praxiscare.org.ukDon’t Wait!Closing Date: 22/04/2024We 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
