Relief Support Worker | Mullingar Residential Service, Co Westmeath

Job title:

Relief Support Worker | Mullingar Residential Service, Co Westmeath

Company

Praxis Care

Job description

Relief Support Worker | Mullingar Residential Service, Co Westmeath Job descriptionWhat’s the Role: Relief Support WorkerWhat 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: Mullingar Residential Service, Co. WestmeathMullingar residential has been an established service in the local community since 2009, the aim of our house is to ensure each service users is provided with the care and support specific to them.Every individual is offered and given the supports to enable individual choice and independence around how they want and choose to live. Activities and enabling this is a big part of what we as a service endeavour to do daily. This can be through availing of local amenities and community activities e.g. horse riding, Art, music, swimming, local parks/forests, eating out, shopping, cinema & reflexology.In order to support each person we require people with experience working with people in a care environment and or Intellectual disabilities.This would entail been caring, compassionate, willing to learn & adapt to surroundings. An ability to use your initiative, be calm and level headed, patient and respectful of others. Be able to work as part of a team. Supporting service users with their independence and ensuring a safe environment, promoting & encouraging service users with everyday tasks and achieving their desired outcomes and promoting inclusion in their local community.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 EnvironmentCARE For Your Physical & Mental HealthFinancial BenefitsCompassionate culturePaid annual leave, which increases with length of serviceRefer-a-friend bonusesComprehensive training and 24/7 team supportOccupational Sick PayOperational Maternity PayPension plan – For Manager grade and aboveContinuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staffDeath in service benefitLong service awardsCareer progression opportunitiesPPE providedOpportunities for additional hoursConfidential counselling serviceSave on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work schemeEye test vouchersStaff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”Salary Details:Support WorkerRelief Contracts Available€15.58 per hourWhere the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €108 per night applies*Tell Me More!For more information on the role please contact: orDon’t Wait!Closing Date: 24th January 2025We 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

Expected salary

€15.58 per hour

Location

Co Westmeath

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 06:26:04 GMT

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