Support Worker - Foyle Connects - Co Derry/Londonderry

 

What’s 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.

 

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 skills to aid in their independence. 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: Foyle CONNECTS

The service aims to empower and encourage the people we support to reach their aspirations and make their goals a reality, individuals are provided with opportunities to develop their self-esteem, confidence and realise their potential. The service facilitates individuals to be mentally and physically active and increase their overall wellbeing. The service aims are facilitated by both volunteers and staff within Praxis Care. Individuals are given guidance, advice and support throughout the service.

CONNECTS is a day opportunity placement for adults with a learning disability ranging in age from 19 years old up to 70 years plus.

The service is based within CONNECTS Service The Verbal Arts Centre Stable Lane, Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PU however the people we support are afforded more opportunity to get out of the service and connect within the local community.

CONNECTS service is available Monday to Friday 9:30 – 4:30 each day.

The service can have elements of lone working for staff while working with a group of individuals within the community setting supporting activity involvement.

For more details please contact the Scheme Manager on: +44 (0) 28 71 225846

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

 

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:

 

Support Worker

30 hour Contract available

*£24,133 per annum

 

 

 

 

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. 

 

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact:  recruit@praxiscare.org.uk

 

Don’t Wait!

 

To apply please go to: https://www.praxiscare.org/careers/

 

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th October 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