Temporary Activity Facilitator | Dunleer Day Service

Praxis Care; Dunleer; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Care is seeking a Temporary Activity Facilitator (Maternity Cover) for Dunleer Day Service. The role focuses on empowering individuals to enhance independent living skills within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include implementing activity plans, safeguarding residents, coordinating with Team Leaders, and ensuring proper administration and training compliance. The position is based on a 36-hour week with pro rata adjustments for contracted hours.

Qualifications

• Full valid ROI/UK/EU driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Leadership abilities to guide teams and support workers.
• Problem-solving skills in daily service delivery.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Numeracy and literacy skills suitable for documentation.
• Effective communication with colleagues, service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower individuals to develop independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
• Promote a safe living environment and address conflicts or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques.
• Ensure medication storage and administration aligns with Praxis Care policies.
• Complete administration requirements and logs per service guidelines.
• Engage with training and adhere to Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Risk assessment

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organisation

Time management

Numeracy & literacy

Effective communication

Job description

Temporary Activity Facilitator (Maternity Cover) | Dunleer Day Service

Job Summary:

Please note this is a Fixed Term Temporary Contract (Maternity Cover)

Our Activity Facilitators are central to ensuring that Praxis Care achieves our goal of providing quality care and support to individuals within the service. Each Activity Facilitator works as part of a dedicated team to deliver a high-quality and reliable support service. They provide friendliness and encouragement to the people we support, fostering independence and creating an environment that helps them achieve their desired outcomes. At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service, ensuring that respect and dignity are at the forefront of all we do.

Please note: Salaries for this service are based on a working week of 36 hours.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support and empower individuals to develop/improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including managing domestic or social skills and personal care.

• Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.

• Work with other Activity Facilitators and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment. For some services, this may involve resolving conflicts 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 administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant information is recorded and logged per the service's reporting guidelines.

• Stay informed about all policies and procedures within the service (including Health & Safety) and ensure attendance and participation in all related training.

All advertised salaries are based on 39 hours (FTE) and will be pro rata to contracted hours.**

PRAXIS CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

About the role

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.

• Perform all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.

• Carry out additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the service.

• Work the necessary hours to fit 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:

Skills & Competencies

• Full validROI/UK/EU driving licence and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver's licence, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)

• Risk assessment skills

• Leadership skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Organisational skills

• Time management skills

• Numeracy and literacy skills

• Effective communication skills

Attributes

• Team player

• Understanding of diversity

• Available to work flexibly

About the company

Praxis Care is a leading provider of specialist care and support services for individuals with complex needs, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that promotes independence and improves the quality of life for the individuals they serve. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, Praxis Care focuses on creating positive outcomes, empowering people to lead fulfilling lives while actively supporting communities across the UK, Ireland and Isle of Man.

Required Criteria

• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Full valid ROI/UK/EU driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within the health and social care field.

Skills you'll need

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs