Novas is a voluntary organisation and Approved Housing Body working
with families, children and single adults who are disadvantaged and
socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of
being homeless. We provide a range of housing, health and recovery
services and accommodation for marginalised households throughout
Ireland primarily using a trauma informed approach (all staff are
trauma informed and trained) and a harm reduction model of support. We
also provide bespoke community based supported living services for
persons that find themselves homeless with complex support
requirements on both the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health
spectrums.
Novas are currently seeking applications from energetic and
enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Project Worker at our
Bella House located in Drumcondra, Dublin. The successful candidates
will be afforded necessary training and development in line with the
role. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative and experienced
with a passion for engaging with clients who are homeless/at risk of
homelessness.
POSITION: PROJECT WORKER (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK)
WHERE: BELLA HOUSE, DRUMCONDRA, DUBLIN
CONTRACT: PERMANENT (SUBJECT TO FUNDING)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Third level qualification-minimum Level 7 preferably in social care
or equivalent.
* One year?s full time experience of working with a vulnerable
group (preferably including women who are /were homeless) and
practical experience in key working is essential. An understanding of
care and case management protocols including; care planning, needs
assessment, harm reduction and other related skills will be hugely
advantageous.
* Availability to work varying shifts including early, late, waking
night shifts and sleepovers.
* Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non-
judgmental way from a trauma informed perspective, which under pins
Novas service delivery.
* Understanding of a low threshold service and harm reduction model
of working
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more
information
Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is 4TH AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
For further information please visit
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
