Relief Support Worker: Empower Independence

SeeMeHired.com; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a Relief Support Worker for Conlig Day Service. You will support individuals to develop independent living skills, work with Team Leaders to implement individual and group programmes, and promote a safe living environment while adhering to policies and reporting guidelines.

Responsibilities include medication handling per policy, flexible hours, and participation in training. An AccessNI check is required; a criminal record isn’t necessarily a bar to employment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Numeracy and literacy skills; Effective communication.
• Desirable: Experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans.
• Prepare and implement individual and group support programmes with Team Leaders.
• Promote a safe working and living environment and resolve conflicts using appropriate techniques and language.
• Ensure medication is stored and administered per policy where necessary.
• Record and log information according to service reporting guidelines.
• Attend training and follow Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Flexible availability

Job description

Praxis Care is seeking a Relief Support Worker for Conlig Day Service. You will support individuals to develop independent living skills, work with Team Leaders to implement individual and group programmes, and promote a safe living environment while adhering to policies and reporting guidelines.

Responsibilities include medication handling per policy, flexible hours, and participation in training. An AccessNI check is required; a criminal record isn’t necessarily a bar to employment.