Support Worker l Male only

7 days ago


Co Meath, Ireland Praxis Care Full time

Support Worker l Male only | Navan Area, Co. Meath

Job description

What's the Role: Support Worker (Male only)

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.

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 service users to learn and develop their independence skills which includes tasks such as shopping, cleaning their flat, personal care, accessing the community, budgeting, 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 service users with day to day life.

Where You Would Work: Navan Area

The Navan Area has three residential homes which provides services to those with complex needs. Each scheme predominately works with those with intellectual disabilities and autism. Each scheme is unique and provides services to support service users to live 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. Our Support Workers provide a friendliness and encouragement towards our Service Users supporting independence and providing the environment for Service Users to achieve their desired outcomes.

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 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

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

Death in service benefit

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

Eye test vouchers

Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing

Salary Details:

Support Worker (Male only)

Full-time contract available

€27,990 - €38,844

(Dependant on qualification)

*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:

Don't Wait

Closing Date: 23/10/2023

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



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