Support Worker | Larne Supported Living Service

TN United Kingdom; Larne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking Support Workers in Larne, UK, to provide quality care and support to individuals. The role involves empowering clients to achieve independence, collaborating with teams, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have experience in health and social care and possess problem-solving and organizational skills.

Benefits

Minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night for sleep-ins.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to develop independent living skills.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders to implement support programmes.
• Ensure medication is stored and administered correctly.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational

Team player

Understanding of diversity

Job description

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Client:

Praxis Care

Location:

Larne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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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.

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.
• 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 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.

Criteria:

Numeracy and literacy skills.

Experience working within the health and social care field.

Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s license, they should state how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post).

Problem-solving skills.

Organizational skills.

Attributes:

Team player.

Understanding of diversity.

Availability to work flexibly.

Skills Needed

People, Nursing / Caring