Activity Facilitator | Dunboyne

Job Description

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

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

Skills Needed

Managerial / Operational, People, Nursing / Caring

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.

Desired Criteria

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

Required Criteria

Closing Date Monday 4th August, 2025