Praxis Care Hiring for Support Worker Job at Wexford , 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

Blackberry Lodge- Wexford and New Haven, Rosslare

New Haven, Rosslare and Blackberry Lodge Rosslare are two full time residential services that is staffed 24 hours per day and situated in Rosslare, Co Wexford. Both schemes are home to 5 residents with Intellectual Disabilities and/or dual diagnosis. Our ethos in Rosslare is to provide a home that respects each individual’s choices, desire and wellbeing. We aim to promote independence and community involvement. We work in partnership with families and each service user’s circle of support to promote positive inclusion and quality of life.

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 0858820109

Support Worker

€27,790-38,262 per annum*

*Salary information is based on working full time hours. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins a minimum additional payment of €78.40 per night applies. Full time / Part time and relief contracts are available and can be discussed at interview.

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

· 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

Closing Date: 9th December 2021

For a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, and to apply please visit the careers section of our website.

For any other queries please contact our email.

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A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.

To see what our staff have to say about working for Praxis Care please visit our YouTube channel.

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

Application deadline: 9/12/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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

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