Praxis Care | Support Worker - Antrim Supported Living Service
Client:
Praxis Care Location:
Antrim, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Views:
5 Posted:
21.01.2025 Expiry Date:
07.03.2025 Job Description:
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. The ability to be resilient, communicate effectively, and utilise a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports 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, sense of fun, and creativity in supporting individuals with day-to-day life. Where You Would Work:
Antrim Supported Living Services (Antrim Town) provides support to 34 individuals who have experienced severe and enduring mental illness. Diagnoses include Schizophrenia, Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder, ASD, and Bipolar Disorder, which can sometimes be interlinked with a learning disability, forensic history, and/or dual diagnosis. Housing is provided by Radius Housing/Choice Housing or private landlords, and is a mix of group living and independent accommodation. Responsibilities:
Recovery-led support with mental health, managing self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotional support. Administering medication and supporting individuals to understand their medication. Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional manner. Supporting individuals towards independent living, including acquiring groceries, attending appointments, participating in activities, and budgeting. Helping individuals work towards goals and aspirations, including updating an Everyday Living Plan and facilitating monthly key working sessions. Managing conflict/neighbour relations/housing support. Signposting to specialist services. Computer skills to update care plans, risk assessments, and monthly summaries. Recording skills. 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, particularly at the higher level of complexity in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, England, and the Isle of Man. Benefits: Great work environment. Financial benefits including paid annual leave, which increases with length of service. Compassionate culture. Refer-a-friend bonuses. Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support. Occupational sick pay. Pension plan. Continuous professional development/training including opportunities to gain recognised qualifications related to your role (e.g., QCF3/5). Employer funded healthcare scheme. Early access to earned wages. Career progression opportunities. PPE provided. Death in service benefit. Opportunities for additional hours. Confidential counselling service. Long service awards. Cycle to work scheme. Eye test vouchers. Salary Details:
Support Worker Full Time, Part Time, and Relief Contracts available. *£24,133 - £26,647 per annum based on 39 hours per week. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies. Closing Date:
Monday 27th January 2025 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.
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Client:
Praxis Care Location:
Antrim, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Views:
5 Posted:
21.01.2025 Expiry Date:
07.03.2025 Job Description:
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. The ability to be resilient, communicate effectively, and utilise a variety of communication tools is essential. Our dedicated staff team supports 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, sense of fun, and creativity in supporting individuals with day-to-day life. Where You Would Work:
Antrim Supported Living Services (Antrim Town) provides support to 34 individuals who have experienced severe and enduring mental illness. Diagnoses include Schizophrenia, Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder, ASD, and Bipolar Disorder, which can sometimes be interlinked with a learning disability, forensic history, and/or dual diagnosis. Housing is provided by Radius Housing/Choice Housing or private landlords, and is a mix of group living and independent accommodation. Responsibilities:
Recovery-led support with mental health, managing self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotional support. Administering medication and supporting individuals to understand their medication. Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams in a professional manner. Supporting individuals towards independent living, including acquiring groceries, attending appointments, participating in activities, and budgeting. Helping individuals work towards goals and aspirations, including updating an Everyday Living Plan and facilitating monthly key working sessions. Managing conflict/neighbour relations/housing support. Signposting to specialist services. Computer skills to update care plans, risk assessments, and monthly summaries. Recording skills. 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, particularly at the higher level of complexity in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, England, and the Isle of Man. Benefits: Great work environment. Financial benefits including paid annual leave, which increases with length of service. Compassionate culture. Refer-a-friend bonuses. Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support. Occupational sick pay. Pension plan. Continuous professional development/training including opportunities to gain recognised qualifications related to your role (e.g., QCF3/5). Employer funded healthcare scheme. Early access to earned wages. Career progression opportunities. PPE provided. Death in service benefit. Opportunities for additional hours. Confidential counselling service. Long service awards. Cycle to work scheme. Eye test vouchers. Salary Details:
Support Worker Full Time, Part Time, and Relief Contracts available. *£24,133 - £26,647 per annum based on 39 hours per week. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies. Closing Date:
Monday 27th January 2025 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.
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