Support Worker | Full Time, Part Time and Relief | Ballymena Supported Living

Praxis Care Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Northern Ireland seeks Support Workers to empower individuals with independent living skills. The role involves teamwork to create safe environments and provide quality care. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication and compassion. The position offers a competitive salary of £24,761.88 yearly, with flexible work patterns available.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential counselling service

Employer-funded healthcare schemes

PPE provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Experience in health and social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing independent living skills.
• Collaborate on individual and group support programmes.
• Ensure safe working and living environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

Job Summary:

Support Workers are central to Praxis Care’s mission of providing quality care to individuals. Each Support Worker is part of a dedicated team that delivers high-quality, reliable support services.

They foster an encouraging environment that promotes independence, helping individuals achieve their desired outcomes.

At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on maintaining a service where respect and dignity are paramount.

At this time we are unable to offer sponsorship licenses for applicants.

We can consider a range of different working patterns, including full time, part time and relief.

About The Role

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or locations associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check will be required for this position.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

Praxis Care adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice, a copy of which can be made available upon request.

Criteria:

Essential:

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Skills & Competencies:

• Risk assessment skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

Attributes:

• Team player.
• Understanding of diversity.
• Availability to work flexibly.

Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within the health and social care field.
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Skills Needed

Attention to detail, Communication, Teamwork, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

About The Company

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.

As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.

If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits

Why Join Praxis Care?

• Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

• CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.

• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.

• Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.

• Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave.

Salary

£24,761.88 per year.