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Team Leader | Locke House Job descriptionWhat\xe2\x80\x99s the Role: Team LeaderWhat It Takes:An important part of the staff role is to provide support to our individuals 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 individuals 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 individuals with day to day life.Where You Would Work: Locke House, PortadownLocke House is a busy Mental Health supported living service based in Portadown dedicated to providing innovative, high quality support to individuals that we support with behaviours that may challenge in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community.We employ a flexible, individualised approach, working in consultation with individuals to assess needs and develop a range of client directed goals. Support plans and activities offered promote choice, acknowledge individual strengths and facilitate inclusion within the community.For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 02838331196Why 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 EnvironmentCARE For Your Physical & Mental HealthFinancial BenefitsCompassionate culturePaid annual leave, which increases with length of serviceRefer-a-friend bonusesComprehensive training and 24/7 team supportOccupational sick payPension planContinuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membershipComing soon: Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance softwareCareer progression opportunitiesPPE providedDeath in service benefitOpportunities for additional hoursConfidential counselling serviceLong service awardsSave on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work schemeEye test vouchersAccess to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial WellbeingCompany Maternity PaySalary Details:Team LeaderFull Time Contracts available\xc2\xa324,450 - \xc2\xa327,654*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!For more information on the role please contact:Don\xe2\x80\x99t Wait!Closing Date: 15/05/2024We 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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