PROJECT WORKER
LOCATION: Ennis, Co. Clare
DURATION: Permanent
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
PUBLISHED: **Apply on the website**th December **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8th January **Apply on the website**
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 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 7 Degree
(Major Award) in: Psychology; Counselling and Psychotherapy;
Addiction; Youth and Community Work; Social Work; Social Sciences;
Teaching and Nursing
* One year?s experience of working with homeless people / homeless
families and/or other vulnerable groups
* Availability to work shifts including day and night shifts
* An understanding of the nature of homelessness and the needs of
homeless people
* 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
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good information technology (IT) skills
* Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Good conflict resolution skills
* A commitment to preventing and managing challenging behaviour
* A commitment to working from a trauma-informed perspective
* An openness to change
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Training in trauma-informed practice is desirable but not essential
as training is provided
* Full clean driving licence
Please note that Novas intend to form a panel of successful applicants
from which to fill future vacancies.
If you meet these requirements and wish to apply for this role, an
application form and job description can be found on the careers
section of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
