Support Worker - Windermere - Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Where You Would Work:  Windermere, Balbriggan Co Dublin

Windermere is a residential, which will provide appropriate quality care and support for individuals with an intellectual disability/autism.

Windermere is situated in the town of Balbriggan, North Dublin. We are surrounded by lots of great amenities such as local parks and playgrounds, shopping centres, beaches and a cinema. The service has ample access to public transport such as Dublin Bus and a train station nearby.

Currently Windermere provides care and support to four residents. The role entails providing this individual with care and support throughout all aspects of everyday living. For example, during week days, staff would be required to assist with meal preparation, daily chores and supporting care needs.  The role would also involve supporting the individual to attend any scheduled appointments or clubs, meet up with family members etc. The role also involves some administration duties such as completing daily notes, monthly summaries and key working sessions with residents, as well as updating personal plans, risk assessments etc.

Staff members would be required to work 39 hours a week, over 7 days. This will involve a mixture of

both day shifts and waking night duties. Waking night duties run from 7.30pm to 8.30am. Day shifts are one of either 8am – 8pm, 9am-9pm or 11am – 11pm.

Salary Details:

Support Worker    

Full time 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*

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

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Closing Date: 25th October 2024

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

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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