Support Worker | Brookfield, Rush | Co. Dublin Job descriptionWhat’s the Role: Support Worker What It Takes: An important part of the staff role is to support our service users who have complex needs and help them to manage their emotions. 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 service users 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 service users with day to day life. Where You Would Work: Brookfield, Rush, North Dublin Our services in the Rush area offer support for adults with intellectual disability, autism. As part of the role you will support our service users in many ways which will include attending appointments, helping them to access their local community and driving the adapted service vehicle. The ethos of the service is founded upon Praxis Care’s values and vision to empower adults with multiple needs to enjoy everyday living irrespective of the complexity of their needs. This is further enhanced by the values laid out by Praxis Care to promote independence, protect individuals and promise integrity. We are looking for staff who are motivated to support individuals to achieve their full potential in their everyday lives. 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 PayOperational 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 Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membership Death in service benefitLong 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 Access to information portals & assistance through 3rd party vendors on areas related to your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing Salary Details: Support Worker Full-time contracts available €27,990 - €38,844 (Dependant on Qualification) *Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of €90.40 per night applies* A driving license and access to a car area desirable criteria for the position. Tell Me More!For more information on the role please contact: Don’t Wait! Closing Date: Monday 28.08.2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed 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