Job Description

Activity Coordinator | The Croft, Newtownabbey Job description

What\xe2\x80\x99s the Role: Activity Coordinator

What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to provide the people we support with person centred care/support to live as independently as possible whilst living with a diagnosis of dementia.

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 service users 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 service users with day to day life.

Where You Would Work: The Croft, Newtownabbey

The Croft consists of 18 single and 6 double apartments which are all single storey. The development is situated in the Abbots Cross area of Newtownabbey, close to local amenities and is facilitated by public transport.

The Croft has been specifically designed to meet the needs of service users with a diagnosis of dementia who have assessed care and housing needs that make it difficult for them to continue living independently in private and social housing. A full time Activity Co-ordinator is based on site to deliver a range of tailored activities using the communal hub area, gardens and community resources.

Service users will be supported in living as independent a life as possible with tailored care and support to meet individual needs. The development is fitted with assistive technology and will have care and support staff on site 24hrs a day.

Each apartment has either 1 or 2 bedrooms depending upon apartment type with a bathroom, kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Kitchen facilities are capable of creating full meals.

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 07811011399

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 service awards

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:

Activity Coordinator |

37.5 hours per week |

*\xc2\xa324,450 - \xc2\xa327,654 per annum

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience.

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For more information on the role please contact:

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Closing Date: Wednesday 7th February 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

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