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Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service, Co. Louth
What’s the Role: Activity Facilitator 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, to communicate effectively, and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports our individuals 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 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: Drogheda Day Service, Drogheda, Co. Louth The Hub day service in Drogheda is a New Directions led day Activity service for adults with Intellectual Disability, Autism, and complex needs. We work with the individuals and those close to them to build a service that suits their needs. We support each individual to access their local community and build on their life skills through a mix of recreational and educational activities. Due to the nature of the service, lone-working in the community is required. Activity Facilitators are also required to complete admin and paperwork duties as part of their role as a keyworker. This involves completing regular reports and planning, updating, and reviewing any educational/communication programmes. Currently, we have 18 service users; however, this number tends to increase every year. Some service users may display challenging behaviour, and these individuals would have Positive Behaviour Support Plans in place. Currently, we operate on a Monday to Friday basis; we are open from 9-5 Monday to Thursday and close at 4pm on a Friday. Part-time positions are within these times and are each planned according to the needs of the service users. We aim to keep part-time working patterns set and consistent; however, in the event that the needs of the service change, we might ask staff to change their working pattern within their contracted hours. Likewise, in the event that a service user has specific needs in the evenings or weekends, we may be asked to facilitate service in evenings or weekends. 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! 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 Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff 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 Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm” Salary Details: Activity Facilitator *Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. 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 Job title: Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service, Co. Louth Job reference: REQ007670 Date posted: 27/01/2025 Application closing date: 12/02/2025 Location: County Louth Salary: €30,288.48 - €42,033.79 per annum Contractual hours: 32 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Support Worker - Learning Disability Tell Me More! For more information on the role please contact: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk or victorolagboye@praxiscare.org.uk Don’t Wait! Closing Date:
12th February 2025 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!
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What’s the Role: Activity Facilitator 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, to communicate effectively, and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports our individuals 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 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: Drogheda Day Service, Drogheda, Co. Louth The Hub day service in Drogheda is a New Directions led day Activity service for adults with Intellectual Disability, Autism, and complex needs. We work with the individuals and those close to them to build a service that suits their needs. We support each individual to access their local community and build on their life skills through a mix of recreational and educational activities. Due to the nature of the service, lone-working in the community is required. Activity Facilitators are also required to complete admin and paperwork duties as part of their role as a keyworker. This involves completing regular reports and planning, updating, and reviewing any educational/communication programmes. Currently, we have 18 service users; however, this number tends to increase every year. Some service users may display challenging behaviour, and these individuals would have Positive Behaviour Support Plans in place. Currently, we operate on a Monday to Friday basis; we are open from 9-5 Monday to Thursday and close at 4pm on a Friday. Part-time positions are within these times and are each planned according to the needs of the service users. We aim to keep part-time working patterns set and consistent; however, in the event that the needs of the service change, we might ask staff to change their working pattern within their contracted hours. Likewise, in the event that a service user has specific needs in the evenings or weekends, we may be asked to facilitate service in evenings or weekends. 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! 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 Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff 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 Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm” Salary Details: Activity Facilitator *Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. 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 Job title: Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service, Co. Louth Job reference: REQ007670 Date posted: 27/01/2025 Application closing date: 12/02/2025 Location: County Louth Salary: €30,288.48 - €42,033.79 per annum Contractual hours: 32 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Support Worker - Learning Disability Tell Me More! For more information on the role please contact: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk or victorolagboye@praxiscare.org.uk Don’t Wait! Closing Date:
12th February 2025 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!
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