Independent Living Support Specialist

Praxis Care; Cork; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Pension plan

Flexibility in working hours

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking Support Workers to join teams delivering high-quality care to adults and children with diverse needs in Ireland. You will work to promote independence, resilience, and dignity, following person-centred plans and our policies.

Duties include safeguarding, assisting with daily living, and documenting care activities. Sleep-ins may be required with an additional €101.60 per night, and hours can be full-time, part-time, or relief depending on service needs.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Praxis Care is seeking Support Workers to join teams delivering high-quality care to adults and children with diverse needs in Ireland. You will work to promote independence, resilience, and dignity, following person-centred plans and our policies.

Duties include safeguarding, assisting with daily living, and documenting care activities. Sleep-ins may be required with an additional €101.60 per night, and hours can be full-time, part-time, or relief depending on service needs.