Job Description

Support Worker | Dunmisk Manor, Andersonstown Road | Belfast Job description

What\xe2\x80\x99s the Role: 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 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: Dunmisk Manor, Andersonstown Road

As part of the team at Dunmisk Manor you will be working together with adults with Mental Health needs to live with dignity and pursue their day to day activities at a purpose built, modern care setting. Our 16 service users at Dunmisk Manor are mostly independent and receive varied support to encourage the continued development of this independence.

Support levels are tailored to the specific needs of the individual and includes cooking and cleaning support, financial management, support with medications and attending medical appointments, and support in accessing nearby community services.

Support Workers at Dunmisk Manor work a mixture of day shifts and sleepovers on a rota with the whole staff team, consisting of full time and part time support workers and 4 Team Leaders along with a team of relief staff helping to cover training and annual leave need.

Praxis care offer extensive training to all employees to further enhance the knowledge of all with opportunities available to advance your career within the organisation. We would love you to join our team and bring your own experience, knowledge, skills and values to the role.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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!

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

Pension plan

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

Coming soon: Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance software

Career progression opportunities

PPE provided

Death in service benefit

Opportunities for additional hours

Confidential counselling service

Long service awards

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

Company Maternity Pay

Salary Details:

Support Worker |

Full Time Contract available |

*\xc2\xa321,131 per annum

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of \xc2\xa345.00 per night applies.

Tell Me More!

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Closing Date: Wednesday 13th September 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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