Support Worker | Empower Independent Living (FT/PT)

SeeMeHired.com; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking Support Workers for Ballymena to join our Supported Living team. You will help individuals develop independent living skills and promote dignity and choice in daily activities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and relief shifts based on a 39-hour standard, with pro rata for contracted hours. A commitment to safety, respect, and person-centered care is essential, as is flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Essential numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Desirable experience in health and social care.
• Right to Work in the UK.

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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Job description

Praxis Care is seeking Support Workers for Ballymena to join our Supported Living team. You will help individuals develop independent living skills and promote dignity and choice in daily activities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and relief shifts based on a 39-hour standard, with pro rata for contracted hours. A commitment to safety, respect, and person-centered care is essential, as is flexibility and teamwork.