Part Time & Relief Support Worker | Metges Road

Praxis Care

Navan

On-site

EUR 34,253 - 45,163

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Pension plan

Referral bonuses

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join our team in Ireland. The role focuses on helping individuals achieve independent living skills and assisting with personal care according to person-centered plans.

The service emphasises respect, dignity, and flexible working patterns, including full-time, part-time and relief shifts. You will work with Team Leaders to deliver individualized and group support programmes, ensure safe environments, and comply with medication and reporting

Qualifications

Numeracy and literacy skills.
Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills.
Work with Team Leaders to implement individual and group support programmes.
Maintain a safe living environment and follow policies on health and safety and medication.

Skills

Driving license

Numeracy

Literacy

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Summary

Please note this is a part‑time position of 24 hrs per week. 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. We can consider a range of different working patterns, including full time, part time and relief.

About The Role

Responsible for supporting individuals to improve independent living skills and assist with managing domestic or social skills and personal care as outlined in personal‑centred plans.

Key Accountabilities

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.
Familiarise 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 €101.60 per night applies.

Criteria

Essential

Numeracy and literacy skills.
Effective communication skills.

Desirable

Experience working within the health and social care field.

Skills & Competencies

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).
Risk assessment skills.
Leadership skills.
Problem‑solving skills.
Organisational skills.
Time management skills.

Attributes

Team player.
Understanding of diversity.
Availability to work flexibly.

Required Criteria

Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

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.

Company Benefits

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 recognised 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.