Relief Support Worker

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Galway, Galway, Ireland Praxis Care Full time

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Relief Support Worker | Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Mayo

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Client:

Praxis Care

Location:

Mayo, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

03.06.2025

Expiry Date:

18.07.2025

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Job Description:

Relief Support Worker | Castlebar, Co.Mayo

Job description

What's the Role: Relief Support Worker

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 teamsupport 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: Castlebar, Co.Mayo

We are developing a new service in Castlebar for 3/4 individual people. Shift patterns for Team leaders' 24hr sleepover shifts. The staff are lone working with an individual on a 1:1 basis. These service users have an intellectual disability and mental health difficulties and where required have a Positive Behavioural Support Plan. There is an awareness of behaviours that challenge and staff are fully supported with training in this regard.

Praxis Care wants to make a real difference in young people's lives by creating opportunities with other agencies to promote the best possible outcomes for each young person. We will ensure that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to deliver the specialist care and support required and encourage active learning and social interactions.

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.

Praxis Care has been named Northern Ireland's Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability Awards

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

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

Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted 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

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

Salary Details:

Relief Support Worker

€14.40 per hour*

When the role requires sleep-in duties a minimum additional payment of €90.40 per night applies.

Tell Me More

For more information on the role please contact:

Closing Date: 12th October 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

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