Independence Support Specialist | Flexible Hours

Praxis Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care in Ireland is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals, helping them gain independence and improve daily living skills. The role covers full time, part time and relief with salaries based on 39 hours (FTE) and pro rata for contracted hours.

You will collaborate with Team Leaders to implement tailored support programmes, maintain a safe living environment, and assist with personal care and medication where necessary.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working within the health and social care field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with managing 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 that may arise 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

Driving license

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Praxis Care in Ireland is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals, helping them gain independence and improve daily living skills. The role covers full time, part time and relief with salaries based on 39 hours (FTE) and pro rata for contracted hours.

You will collaborate with Team Leaders to implement tailored support programmes, maintain a safe living environment, and assist with personal care and medication where necessary.