Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service

Job title:

Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service

Company

Praxis Care

Job description

Activity Facilitator | Drogheda Day Service Job descriptionWhat’s the Role: Activity FacilitatorWhat It Takes:An important part of the staff role is to support our service users who have complex needs and help them to manage their emotions.So the ability to be resilient, to communicate effectively and to utilise a variety of communication tools is essential.Our dedicated staff team support our service users to learn and develop their independence skills which includes tasks such as shopping, cleaning their flat, personal care, accessing the community, budgeting, taking medication. Each staff member has something to bring to the role and we encourage staff to use their humour and sense of fun and creativity in supporting our service users with day to day life.Where You Would Work: Drogheda Day ServiceThe Hub day service in Drogheda is a New Directions led day Activity service for adults with Intellectual Disability, Autism and complex needs. We work with the individuals and those close to them to build a service that suits their needs. We support each individual to access their local community as well as build on their life skills, through a mix of recreational and educational activities.Due to the nature of the service lone-working in the community is required.Activity Facilitators are also required to complete admin and paperwork duties as part of their role as a keyworker. This involves completing regular reports and planning, updating and reviewing any educational/communication programmes.Currently we have 18 service users, however this number tends to increase every year, some service users would display challenging behaviour and these individuals would have Positive Behaviour Support Plans in place.Currently we operate on a Monday to Friday basis; are open from 9-5 Monday to Thursday and close at 4pm on a Friday. Part time positions are within these times and are each planned according to the needs of the service users. We aim to keep part time working patterns set and consistent however in the event that the needs of the service changed we might ask staff to change their working pattern within their contracted hours.Likewise in the event that a service user had specific needs in the evenings or weekends we may be asked to facilitate service in evenings or weekends.Why Praxis Care:Are you looking for a career that will develop you, challenge you and allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?Then Look No Further! We CARE at Praxis CARE!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.As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring that all of our employees are equipped to carry out their role. We therefore provide comprehensive training that all employees complete before taking up their new career within Praxis which will last for 2 weeks and cover all of the information and training you will need.Tell Me More About Praxis Care Benefits!Great Work EnvironmentCARE For Your Physical & Mental HealthFinancial BenefitsCompassionate culturePaid annual leave, which increases with length of serviceRefer-a-friend bonusesComprehensive training and 24/7 team supportOccupational Sick PayOperational Maternity PayPension plan – For Manager grade and aboveContinuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staffDeath in service benefitLong service awardsCareer progression opportunitiesPPE providedOpportunities for additional hoursConfidential counselling serviceSave on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work schemeEye test vouchersStaff access to meditation and mindfulness app “Calm”Salary Details:Activity FacilitatorFull Time and to create A waitlist.€25,652 to €35,886 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*Tell Me More!For more information on the role please contact:Don’t Wait!Closing Date: 20/03/2024We Want You!A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction which may arise within 9 months of the interview date.Because WE CARE!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

Expected salary

€25652 – 35886 per year

Location

Co Louth

Job date

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 02:34:23 GMT

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