Support Worker l Male Only | Night Duty | Navan Area, Co. Meath

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Support Worker l Male Only | Night Duty | Navan Area, Co. Meath

Client: Praxis Care Location: Meath, Ireland Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 123247ade79d Job Views: 108 Posted: 21.01.2025 Expiry Date: 07.03.2025

Job Description:

What’s the Role: Support Worker (Male only, Night Duty) 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. The ability to be resilient, communicate effectively, and utilize a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports 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, and taking medication. Each staff member has something unique to bring to the role, and we encourage staff to use their humor, sense of fun, and creativity in supporting our service users with day-to-day life. Where You Would Work: Navan Area The Navan Area has three residential homes that provide services to those with complex needs, predominantly working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Each scheme is unique and provides services to support service users in living independent, active lives. Support Workers are central to ensuring Praxis Care achieves our goal of providing quality care and support to our Service Users. Each of our Support Workers will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a high-quality and reliable support service. For more information on the role please contact the Scheme Manager on 085 859 0709 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 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 provide comprehensive training that all employees complete before taking up their new career within Praxis, lasting 2 weeks and covering all necessary information and training. 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
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Operational Maternity Pay
• Pension plan – 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
• 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
• Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical, and Financial Wellbeing

Salary Details: *Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €90.40 per night applies.* A driving license and access to a car are desirable. The lawful recruitment of a male for this position falls within the exclusion allowed by section 25 (1) and (2) of the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. Tell Me More! For more information on the role please contact: Closing Date: 23/10/2023 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr