Independent Living Support Worker

Praxis Care; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care's Ballyclare Group Home is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a committed team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals. You will help promote independence and dignity in daily living.

The role is based on 39 hours per week with flexible patterns (full-time, part-time or relief) and salaries quoted for 39 hours, pro-rated as needed. An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure is required; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with domestic or social skills and personal care.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Work with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, effectively resolving situations arising 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.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Availability to work flexibly

Job description

Praxis Care's Ballyclare Group Home is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join a committed team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals. You will help promote independence and dignity in daily living.

The role is based on 39 hours per week with flexible patterns (full-time, part-time or relief) and salaries quoted for 39 hours, pro-rated as needed. An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure is required; sponsorship is not offered.