Flexible Hours: Independent Living Support Worker

Praxis Care; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Health & Wellness benefits

Competitive salary & pension

Career Development

Paid annual leave

PPE provided

Long service awards

Cycle to work

Salary advance access

Job summary

Praxis Care provides support services to vulnerable adults and children, focusing on independence and dignity. As a Support Worker, you will be part of a team delivering high-quality, reliable support in line with person-centred plans and medication policies where needed.

The role emphasizes respect, equality of opportunity, and flexible hours to meet service needs. AccessNI checks are required, and driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with managing domestic or social skills and personal care.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Collaborate with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, effectively resolving situations that may arise from conflict or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and language.
• Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care’s Medication Policy where necessary.
• Familiarize yourself with all administrative requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service's reporting guidelines.
• Be fully aware of all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety), ensuring attendance and participation in all related training.

Job description

Praxis Care provides support services to vulnerable adults and children, focusing on independence and dignity. As a Support Worker, you will be part of a team delivering high-quality, reliable support in line with person-centred plans and medication policies where needed.

The role emphasizes respect, equality of opportunity, and flexible hours to meet service needs. AccessNI checks are required, and driving licence is desirable.