Support Workers | Rainbow Lodge, Ballymena

Job Description

Are you looking for a full-time career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?

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.

Praxis Care is currently experiencing exceptional growth and, as a result, have the following vacancies within Children Services:

Support Workers
Rainbow Lodge, Ballymena

Praxis Care provides long term care or shared care for children with a severe learning disability where families are no longer able to provide it in the family home. The organisation also provides respite for families where children require high levels of care and it is important that carers have breaks to enable them to continue their role.

As an organisation we ensure that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to deliver the specialist care and support required and encourage active learning opportunities and career progression.

Support Worker
Relief Support Workers
Full Time- 32 hour Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

£19,266-£20,888.40

Relief hours
£9.50-£10.30 per hour

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Salary dependent on qualification/experience. Where the role requires sleep-ins a minimum additional payment of £45 per night applies.

In return, we offer:

• Comprehensive company induction
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity for additional hours
• Excellent training programmes
• Career development opportunities
• Paid annual leave which increases with length of service
• Long service awards

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021

For a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, and to apply please visit: http://apply.praxiscare.org

To see what our staff have to say about working for Praxis Care please visit: https://youtu.be/AGvIqLDTagY

A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.

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.