Support Worker | Praxis Care, Birmingham – Part-Time Role

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Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their Birmingham team part-time. The role involves providing essential support to individuals, enhancing their independence and quality of life. With a strong commitment to person-centred care and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the health and social care field.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential counselling service

Employer-funded healthcare schemes

PPE provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid annual leave

Career development

Long service awards

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working within the health and social care field is essential.
• Numeracy and literacy skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to enhance their independent living skills.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders to prepare and implement support programs.
• Promote a safe environment and resolve conflicts effectively.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Problem-solving

Organizational

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker | Praxis Care, Birmingham – Part-Time Role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others? Plasden Court Praxis Care, based in Birmingham, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join their team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the health and social care sector, demonstrating strong numeracy and literacy skills, along with effective communication abilities.

In this role, you will provide invaluable support to individuals in need, helping to enhance their quality of life and promoting their independence. If you are committed to delivering person-centred care and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity to further your career in the health and social care field.

About Praxis Care

Praxis Care, founded in 1981 by Nevin Ringland, began by providing a befriending service to individuals experiencing isolation due to mental ill health. The organisation is recognised for delivering high-quality training and development, as well as fostering a dynamic and stimulating working environment. It is committed to ensuring that all staff members are appropriately trained and qualified for their respective roles. The organisation’s mission is to provide compassionate, personalised support that promotes independence and well-being.

Vision

To deliver transformative services that empower each individual to realise their full potential.

Position: Support Worker

Salary: £23,200.32 per year

Job Type: Part Time

Location: Birmingham

About the Role:

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve their independent living skills as outlined in person-centred plans, which may include assistance with domestic or social skills and personal care.
• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programs.
• Work with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, which may involve resolving conflicts or challenging behaviors using appropriate techniques and language.
• Ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care’s Medication Policy, as necessary.
• Be familiar with all administrative requirements of the service, ensuring relevant information is accurately recorded and logged as per reporting guidelines.
• Stay informed about all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety) and participate in related training sessions.

Requirements of the Role:

• Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• Adhere to and model the company values, behaviors, and competencies at all times.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Work necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.
• 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.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational 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.

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.
• Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App

£23,200.32 per year

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

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