Relief Support Worker - Plasden Court - Manchester

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 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: Plasden Court, Wythenshawe - Manchester

The Service offers an integrated and supported step down pathway for individuals accessing Plasden Court and moving on to greater independence in the local community. Support to each individuaks that we support is provided via the existing staff team at Plasden in bespoke flats within walking distance of Plasden Court.

This enables rapid response and continuity of care, support and reassurance. Support hours are flexible in response to changing individual need. Placement and service offers are Care Act informed and compliant.

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.

Comprehensive training and 24/7 team support
Occupational Sick Pay
Operational Maternity Pay Pension plan

Continuous professional development/training including the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications related to your role e.g QCF3/5
Enrolment and contribution to HSF Health Plan for contracted hour staff Death in service benefit
Long service awards

Career progression opportunities
PPE provided
Opportunities for additional hours Confidential counselling service
Save on the purchase of any bicycle on the Organisation Cycle to work scheme
Eye test vouchers
Staff access to meditation and mindfulness app "Calm"

Salary Details:

Support Worker Relief Contract Available £12.00 per Hour