Job Description
Support Worker- Ards Community Supported Living Service
We are seeking support workers to join our Ards Community Supported Living ServiceDriving Licence is an essential criteria
What’s the Role: Support Worker
What It Takes:
An important part of the staff role is to provide support to 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 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 Ards Community Supported Living
Ards Community Supported Living Services is based throughout the Newtownards Area. The service supports adults to live as independently as possible and to get the best out of their day to day life.
We support adults with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability. However, they may have other conditions such as mental health issues (low mood, depression, schizophrenia) or Acquired Brain Injuries. The adults within this service require support to maintain their homes, support with appointments, medications, finances and also to attend appointments.
The service currently supports 8 individuals. This is in their own homes that they rent either through private landlords or housing association.
We are a highly motivated team who work tirelessly to promote the independence of the individuals we are working with. We support people to develop their daily living skills and to access the community and social activities with a holistic approach .
For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 02891815586
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!
CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health
Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service
Refer-a-friend bonuses
Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support
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
Opportunities for additional hours
Confidential counselling service
Long service awards
Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme
Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing
Company Maternity Pay
Salary Details:
Support Worker
Full Time, Part Time and Relief Contracts available
£23,626 per annum
*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies*
A 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
Closing Date
Block 0 unit 4,5,6 & 7
Ards Business Centre
Newtownards
BT23 4YH
Support Worker- Ards Community Supported Living Service
Block 0 unit 4,5,6 & 7 Ards Business Centre Newtownards BT23 4YH
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