Posted: 10 May
Offer description
Job Summary
Support Workers are central to Praxis Care's mission of providing quality care to individuals.
Each Support Worker is part of a dedicated team that delivers high-quality, reliable support services.
They foster an encouraging environment that promotes independence, helping individuals achieve their desired outcomes.
At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on maintaining a service where respect and dignity are paramount.
About The Role
* Support and empower individuals to develop or improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans, including assistance with domestic or social skills.
* Collaborate closely with Team Leaders and managers to prepare and implement individual and group support programmes.
* Work with other Support Workers and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment, effectively resolving situations arising from conflict or challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques and language.
* Familiarize yourself with all administrative requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged according to the service's reporting guidelines.
* Be fully aware of all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety), ensuring attendance and participation in all related training.
Requirements of the Role
* Participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
* Adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
* Carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
* Be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required.
* Work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the service.
Criteria
* Essential: Numeracy and literacy skills.
* Effective communication skills.
Skills & Competencies
* Risk assessment skills.
* Leadership skills.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Organizational skills.
* Time management skills.
Attributes
* Team player.
* Understanding of diversity.
* Availability to work flexibly.
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia.
Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience.
We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Company Benefits
Why Join Praxis Care?
* Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
* CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
* Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
* Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
* Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
* Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.
Role Requirements
Numeracy and literacy skills.
Effective communication skills.
Desirable experience working within the health and social care field.
Skills Needed
* Communication.
* Teamwork.
About Us
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia.
Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Core Values
Compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience.
Why Praxis Care?
We believe that everyone deserves to live a happy and fulfilling life.
We provide a range of services to help people achieve this goal.
Our staff are passionate about making a difference and are committed to delivering high-quality care.
