Support Worker | Part Time | Abbeyglen

Praxis Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,543 - 45,163; Part time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join a dedicated team, working 19.5 hours per week with pro rata pay. You will support individuals to live independently, follow person-centred plans, and collaborate with Team Leaders to deliver quality care within a respectful, dignified service.

The role requires flexible hours, driving licence is preferred, and the ability to follow policies and procedures while ensuring safety and well-being of clients.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Desirable: experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to develop independent living skills per person-centred plans.
• Prepare and implement individual and group support programmes with Team Leaders.
• Promote a safe environment and resolve conflicts using appropriate techniques.
• Ensure medication is stored and administered per policy when required.
• Record information according to service reporting guidelines.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and participate in training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Learning disability support

Job description

Job Summary

Note: This is a Part Time position of 19.5 hours per week; the actual salary will be paid pro rata on this basis.

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

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.

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

• 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.

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 will 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.

Salary

€32,543.37 - €45,163.08 per year