30 Hours Temporary Activity Facilitator | Mullingar

Job Summary:

Our Activity Facilitators are central to ensuring that Praxis Care achieves our goal of providing quality care and support to our individuals within the service. Each of our Activity Facilitators will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a high-quality and reliable support service. Our Activity Facilitators provide friendliness and encouragement towards the people we support, fostering independence and creating an environment for them to achieve their desired outcomes. At Praxis Care, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service, ensuring that respect and dignity are at the forefront of all that we do.

Please note: Salaries for this service are based on a working week of 36 hours. This is a temporary 30 hrs part time position.

Key Accountabilities:

• To support and empower individuals to develop/improve independent living skills as identified in person-centred plans. This may include providing support to manage domestic or social skills and personal care.
• To work closely with Team Leaders and managers in preparing and implementing individual and group support programmes.
• To collaborate with other Activity Facilitators and Team Leaders to promote a safe working and living environment. For some services, this will involve resolving situations arising from conflict or behaviours that challenge, using appropriate techniques and language.
• To ensure that medication is stored and administered in accordance with Praxis Care’s Medication Policy, where necessary.
• To be familiar with all administration requirements of the service, ensuring relevant and important information is recorded and logged as per the service's reporting guidelines.
• To be fully aware of all policies and procedures in place within the service (including Health & Safety) and ensure attendance and participation in all related training.

About The Role

Requirements of the Role:

• You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process.
• To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations, and policies.
• To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary.
• To work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service.

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Criteria:

Skills & Competencies:

• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Effective communication skills

• Risk Assessment skills
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills

Attributes:

• Team Player
• Understanding of diversity
• Available to work flexibly

Required Criteria

• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland

Desired Criteria

• Experience working within the health and social care field.
Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Skills Needed

Attention to detail, Communication, Teamwork, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

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.

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App

Salary

€27,967.68 - €38,806.56 per year