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
Intensive Family Support Service located in Limerick. The successful
candidates will be afforded necessary training and development in line
with the role.
POSITION: PROJECT WORKER (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**HOURS PER WEEK)
WHERE: LIMERICK
CONTRACT: SPECIFIC PURPOSE (SUBJECT TO FUNDING)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Third level qualification-minimum Level 7 preferably in social care
or equivalent and capable of CORU registration.
* Availability to work varying shifts including mornings and late
evenings.
* Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non-
judgmental way from a trauma informed perspective, which under pins
Novas service delivery.
* Knowledge of current legislation and key policy documents relevant
to children and young people including on topics such as children?s
rights and child welfare
* Understanding of a low threshold service and harm reduction model
of working
* Knowledge of statutory and voluntary social care services and
systems.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable families.
* Full clean driving license and use of own car.
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more
information
Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. INTERVIEW WILL TAKE
PLACE ON THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
