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 a Project Worker at our
Respite House located in Newport. 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: NEWPORT
CONTRACT: PERMANENT (SUBJECT TO FUNDING)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Minimum Level 7 Degree on National Framework of Qualifications in
Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care or a related
discipline. Acceptable related disciplines are minimum Level 8 Degree
(Major Award) in: Psychology; Counselling and Psychotherapy;
Addiction; Youth and Community Work; Social Work; Social Sciences;
Teaching and Nursing
* Two years? experience of working with single homeless people,
substance users, people experiencing poor mental health and/or other
socially marginalised groups.
* An understanding of the nature of addiction, trauma and
homelessness
* An ability to work in a service where clients have multiple and
complex needs
* A good understanding of low threshold services and the harm
reduction model
* Good working knowledge of relevant local services and the welfare
benefits system
* Availability to work shifts including day, evening and weekend
shifts as required
* DESIRABLE: Full clean driving license and use of own vehicle.
* DESIRABLE: Training in trauma-informed practice is desirable but
not essential as training is provided
* DESIRABLE: Training in family therapy and community development
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 JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
For further information, please visit. Please complete the application
form and return it to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Novas is committed to ensuring that children, young people and
vulnerable adults are kept safe from harm. As a consequence, Garda
Vetting will be carried out for all Novas staff. Garda Vetting is part
of the Novas recruitment and selection process and a pre-employment
requirement.
_Benefits: Novas full time staff receive **Apply on the website** days
annual leave, employer pension contribution after successful probation
period, flexible work arrangements, access to supports such as Support
and Supervision, external supervision if required and Psychological
First Aid. Staff receive a wide variety of on-the-job training, with
core training including First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational
Interviewing, MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression),
Overdose Response and Naloxone Administration. They gain a wide range
of experience on the front-line- this can act as a springboard for
other career opportunities within Novas._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
