Support Worker - Iona House - Co. Monaghan. Irlanda

Where You Would Work:  Iona House, Castleblaney - Co. Monaghan

Iona House provides 24/7 residential service to maximum of 8 service users with intellectual disabilities, physical disability, autism and complex needs. The age range at present is 24-75. Our residents require additional supports in all areas of their daily life including behaviours which challenge. 6 residents live within the main building with additional 2 self-contained apartments with 1 resident supported in each apartment at the end of the building.

Staff team on a daily basis consists of 1 Team Leader and 5 Support Workers with varying shift patterns between 9-12 hours. At night, 1 Team Leader and 1 Support Worker are on a waking night. The rota pattern varies according to needs of the service but given a month in advance.

An ideal candidate for the service would be someone with experience in behaviours which challenge and positive behavioural support; driven towards improving quality of life for each of our service users irrespective of their complexities. Full Driver Licence and access to own cars is essential for supporting residents in the scheme.

Salary Details:

Support Worker    

Full time contract available     

€27,990 - €38,844 per annum

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

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

Closing Date: 27th September 2024

To apply please go to www.praxiscare.org/careers

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

Death in service benefit

Long service awards

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer