Praxis Care Hiring for Support Worker Job at Ireland , Ireland Full Time

Are you looking for a part-time or full-time career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?

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 is currently experiencing exceptional growth and, as a result, have the following vacancies within Intellectual Disability Services:

Support Worker

Brookwood, Donaghmede – Co. Dublin

Brookwood is a children’s residential service for children between the ages of 9 and 18 years old with an intellectual disability/autism. At present this service is caring and supporting one resident to reach their full potential and achieve their desired goals throughout all aspects of their life. In this role no two days are the same with our staff reporting that it is a fulfilling and rewarding role. You will be provided with bespoke training when you start which will prepare you to support the individual with their unique and individual needs.

The care provided is person centred and is based around the individual needs of the service user. If you are interested in making a positive contribution to someone’s life, this is the role for you.

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 018473955

Watch a short video to hear directly from people we support and staff who are already working in our residential services: http://youtu.be/xezCAO3pRAE

Support Worker

€27,790-38,262 per annum*

*Salary information is based on working full time hours. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Full time, Relief and Waiting list contracts are available and can be discussed at interview. Where the role requires sleep-ins a payment of the national minimum wage per hour applies.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, Praxis Care provides:

A Great Work Environment

· Compassionate culture

· Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support

· Continuous professional development/training

· Career progression opportunities

· Opportunities for additional hours

Care For Your Physical And Mental Health

· Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service

· Occupational sick pay

· Employee Healthcare scheme

· PPE provided

· Confidential counselling service

· Cycle to work scheme

· Eye test vouchers

Additional Financial Benefits

· Pension plan

· Refer-a-friend bonuses

· Death and service benefit

· Long service 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.

Closing Date: Monday 21st March 2022

For a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, and to apply please visit:

Website: http://apply.praxiscare.org

For any other queries please contact:

Telephone: 07760754803

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €27,790.00-€38,262.00 per month

Application deadline: 21/03/2022