Support Worker | Locke House

Praxis Care; Armagh; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care, a leading provider in mental health support, is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Armagh. The role involves assisting service users with complex needs, helping them develop independence and manage their daily lives effectively. Comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression are offered, along with competitive pay and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Pension plan

Continuous professional development

Employer funded Healthcare scheme

Confidential counselling service

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Ability to manage emotions and support independently.
• Engagement with service users for skills development.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in managing daily tasks.
• Assist in developing independence skills.
• Utilise various communication tools.

Skills

Resilience

Effective Communication

Humour

Education

Comprehensive training

Job description

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An important part of the staff role is to support our service users who have complex needs and help them to manage their emotions.

So the ability to be resilient, to communicate effectively and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential.

Our dedicated staff teamsupport our service users to learn and develop their independence skills which includes tasks such as shopping, cleaning their flat, personal care, accessing the community, budgeting, taking medication. Each staff member has something to bring to the role and we encourage staff to use their humour and sense of fun and creativity in supporting our service users with day to day life.

Where You Would Work: Locke House, Portadown

Locke House is a busy Mental Health supported living service based in Portadown dedicated to providing innovative, high quality support to service users with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community.

We employ a flexible, individualised approach, working in consultation with service users to assess needs and develop a range of client directed goals. Support plans and activities offered promote choice, acknowledge individual strengths and facilitate inclusion within the community.

For more information on the role please contact the scheme manager on 02838331196

Why Praxis Care:

Are you looking for a career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?

Then Look No Further! We CARE at Praxis CARE!

Praxis Care supports individuals with mental ill health, autism, learning disabilities and dementia; providing innovative, professional, high quality support services to people across the spectrum of need and particularly at the higher level of complexity in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, England and the Isle of Man.

Praxis Care has been named Northern Ireland’s Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability Awards!

As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our employees are equipped to carry out their role. We therefore provide comprehensive training that all employees complete before taking up their new career within Praxis which will last for 2 weeks and cover all of the information and training you will need.

Tell Me More About Praxis Care Benefits!

CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health

Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support

Pension plan

Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5

Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membership

Coming soon: Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance software

Career progression opportunities

PPE provided

Opportunities for additional hours

Confidential counselling service

Long service awards

Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme

Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing

Salary Details:

Support Worker

Full Time and Relief Contracts available

£21,131 per annum

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies*

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact:

Closing Date: 12/10/2023

To apply please go to

A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including, but not limited to, a satisfactory reference from your current employer and enhanced Police Check will be required for all successful candidates within direct care positions before a start date can be confirmed.

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer