Job Description

Support Worker | Brookwood | North Dublin Job description

What\xe2\x80\x99s the Role: Support Worker

What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to support our service users 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 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: Brookwood, Co. Dublin

Brookwood is a children\xe2\x80\x99s residential service for children between the ages of 9 and 18 years old with an intellectual disability/autism. At present this service is caring and supporting one resident to reach their full potential and achieve their desired goals throughout all aspects of their life. In this role no two days are the same with our staff reporting that it is a fulfilling and rewarding role. You will be provided with bespoke training when you start which will prepare you to support the individual with their unique and individual needs. The care provided is person centred and is based around the individual needs of the service user. If you are interested in making a positive contribution to someone\xe2\x80\x99s life, this is the role for you.

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

Operational Maternity Pay

Pension plan \xe2\x80\x93 For Manager grade and above

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

Death in service benefit

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

PPE provided

Opportunities for additional hours

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 Wellbeing

Salary Details:

Support Worker

Full-time, part- time and Relief contracts available

\xe2\x82\xac27,990 - \xe2\x82\xac38,844 per annum (Dependant on Qualification)

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of \xe2\x82\xac90.40 per night applies* A driving license and access to a car are desirable.

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact:

Don\xe2\x80\x99t Wait!

Closing Date: Tuesday 01.08.2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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

Praxis Care