Praxis Care | Support Worker - The Croft - Newtownabbey
Client: Praxis Care
Location: Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 6
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
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. The ability to be resilient, communicate effectively, and utilize a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports 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, sense of fun, and creativity in supporting our individuals 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 located 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 the people we support who have a diagnosis of dementia and assessed care and housing needs that make it difficult for them to continue living independently in private or social housing. A full-time Activity Co-ordinator delivers a range of tailored activities using the communal hub area, gardens, and community resources.
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, 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.
Benefits: Great Work Environment, CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health, Financial Benefits, Compassionate culture, Paid annual leave (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, Early Access to earned wages, Career progression opportunities, PPE provided, Death in service benefit, Opportunities for additional hours, Confidential counselling service, Long service awards, Cycle to work scheme, Eye test vouchers, Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors.
Salary Details: Support Worker Full Time, Part Time, and Relief Contracts available. £24,133 - £26,647 per annum, based on working 39 hours per week. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025
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 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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