Support Worker - Slane Road - Blackcastle, Co. Meath

Where You Would Work:  Slane Road, Blackcastle

Blackcastle, Slane road is a supported living service which opened in March 2019, it is home to 6 people that we support with an intellectual disability 3-males in one service and 3-females in another service.  The service is staffed 24/7, 365 days year. Each person that we support has their own bedroom and share a bathroom upstairs and another downstairs. There is a kitchen/diner and a spacious sitting room.

Each person that we support has an individualised care and support plan which is tailored to their needs. Every person that we support will be assisted by a keyworker to complete their Everyday Living Plan which will ensure that they are provided with care and support that they need and that they are empowered and enabled to live a life of their choosing and to live as independently as possible with the support of the staff team.

The staff team will comprise of a manager, team leader and support workers who will provide daily support to enhance independence, choice and help improve their quality of life. Slane road Blackcastle is a lone working scheme. The people that we support are assisted to access services and therapies as required such as:

Occupational Therapy

Dental/Optician

Chiropodist

G.P.

Specialist Behavioural Support/Behaviour Consultancy

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!

Salary Details:

Support Worker    

1 x 32 hour contract available     

€27,990 - €38,844 per annum *  (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 €101.60 per night applies*

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact:   recruitpraxiscare.org.uk   

Don’t Wait!

Closing Date: 14/03/2024

To apply please go to: praxiscare.org/careers

We Want You!

Tell Me More About Praxis Care Benefits!

A Great Work Environment

· Compassionate culture

· Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support

· Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5

· Career progression opportunities

· Opportunities for additional hours

Care For Your Physical And Mental Health

· Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service

· Occupational Sick Pay

· Operational Maternity Pay

· Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted staff

· PPE provided

· 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

Additional Financial Benefits

· Refer-a-friend bonuses

· Pension plan – For Manager grade and above