Full job description

What’s the Role: Team Leader

What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to support the needs of individuals through the ethos and values of Praxis Care.

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 individuals to learn and develop their skills to aid in their independence. 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 individuals with day to day life.

Where You Would Work: Larne Supported Living Services

Laurel Lodge is set in its own grounds in a quiet location close to Larne town centre and provides supported accommodation to adults with mental health needs.

The facility comprises an eight place group house with all bedrooms ensuite and a support staff team available 24 hours a day. There is also a Dispersed Intensively Supported Housing (DISH) providing support to a maximum of 6 individuals in their own homes, within the local community. This service also supports a 16 hour per week Home Response Service to individuals who live in Larne and Carrickfergus. Adjacent to the group house is a block of 4 self-contained flats for a more independent lifestyle. Staff support to these flats is also available from the group house 24 hours a day.

Laurel Lodge, 43 Gardenmore Place, Larne BT40 1SE.

For more information on the role please contact the service manager on 07811011399

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 Environment

CARE For Your Physical & Mental Health

Financial Benefits

Compassionate culture

Paid annual leave, which increases with length of service

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support

Occupational sick pay

Pension plan

Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5

Employer funded Healthcare scheme which includes savings on high street retail outlets and gym membership

Early Access to earned wages through the employer salary advance software

Career progression opportunities

PPE provided

Death in service benefit

Opportunities for additional hours

Confidential counselling service

Long service awards

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

Company Maternity Pay

Salary Details:

Team Leader

39 hours available

*£27,296 - £30,136 per annum

*Salary based on 39 hours per week. Where the role requires sleep-ins, a minimum additional payment of £45.00 per night applies.

Tell Me More!

For more information on the role please contact: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk or Thomasstuart@praxiscare.org.uk

Don’t Wait!

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

Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2025

We 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,296.00-£30,136.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/02/2025

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