Job Opportunities in Ireland

What’s the Role: Relief Support Worker
A full driver’s license (for a manual car) is a requirement for this role
What It Takes:
An important part of the staff role is to support the needs of individuals through the ethos and values of Praxis Care.
So the ability to be resilient, to communicate effectively and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential.
Our dedicated staff team support our individuals to learn and develop their independence skills which includes tasks such as shopping, cleaning their flat, personal care, accessing the community, budgeting, taking medication. Each staff member has something to bring to the role and we encourage staff to use their humour and sense of fun and creativity in supporting our individuals with day to day life.
Where You Would Work: Crobally Residential, Co Cork
Crobally/The Barn is a residential and respite service, providing care and support for up to 2 adults in residential (The Barn) and up to 4 indicuals in respite (Crobally) all with a primary diagnosis of Autism.
In the residential service, The Barn, 2 individuals have their own bedrooms and bathrooms and have access to kitchens and sitting rooms and living spaces. Within the respite service all the individuals will have their own bedroom and bathroom and have access to the shared living and kitchen and relaxation spaces.
In the respite service there are 4 bedrooms designated for the individuals we support, one bedroom is designated for staff and one bedroom is a spare room.
Staff in Crobally/The Barn are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week when the individuals we support are in service. Staff are rostered on night duties/ sleepover staff depending on the needs of the individuals we support.
For more information on the role please contact the service manager on 086 8585799
Why Praxis Care:
Are you looking for a career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?
Then Look No Further! We CARE at Praxis CARE!
Praxis Care supports individuals with mental ill health, autism, learning disabilities and dementia; providing innovative, professional, high quality support services to people across the spectrum of need and particularly at the higher level of complexity in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, England and the Isle of Man.
As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our employees are equipped to carry out their role. We therefore provide comprehensive training that all employees complete before taking up their new career within Praxis which will last for 2 weeks and cover all of the information and training you will need.
Tell Me More About Praxis Care Benefits!
Great Work Environment
CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health
Financial Benefits
Compassionate culture
Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service
Refer-a-friend bonuses
Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support
Occupational Sick Pay
Operational Maternity Pay
Pension plan – For Manager grade and above
Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5
Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff
Death in service benefit
Long service awards
Career progression opportunities
PPE provided
Opportunities for additional hours
Confidential counselling service
Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme
Eye test vouchers
Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”
Salary Details:
Relief Support Worker
€14.40 per hour*
Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €101.60 per night applies*
A full driver’s license (for a manual car) is a requirement for this role
Tell Me More!
For more information on the role please contact: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk or victorolagboye@praxiscare.org.uk
Don’t Wait!
Closing Date: 27th September 2024
To apply please go to www.praxiscare.org/careers
We Want You!
A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.
Because WE CARE!
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including, but not limited to, a satisfactory reference from your current employer and enhanced Police Check will be required for all successful candidates within direct care positions before a start date can be confirmed.
Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.40 per hour
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

• B Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/09/2024