PROJECT WORKER
SERVICE: Heath and Recovery Team
LOCATION: Midwest
DURATION: Indefinite duration
HOURS: * hours per week
PUBLISHED: 1st of December *
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 8th January *
NOVAS is a not for profit organisation and Approved Housing Body. We
work with single adults, couples and families who are homeless or at
risk of being homeless. We provide a range of support services and
accommodation. We have over * staff, and more
than * services in Limerick, Dublin, Clare,
Kerry, Cork and Tipperary including residential homeless services,
social housing and community-based services for tenancy sustainment,
homelessness prevention, mental health and recovery.
The Mid-West Community Detox Programme is part of a nationwide
initiative supported by the HSE and the Irish College of General
Practitioners, developed to assist people wishing to access safer
outpatient detoxification from benzodiazepines and/or methadone. It is
based in Novas’ Headquarters on O’Connell Street in Limerick City,
and serves Limerick City and County, North Tipperary and County Clare.
NOVAS is a Trauma Informed practice organisation and the principles of
collaboration, diversity, respect and trust are embedded in our way of
working together. Our services are provided through support of our
partners in local government through the Local Authorities, HSE, and
other donors and funders
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
(Please see Job Description for complete Person Specification)
* Level 7 qualification in Social Care, or allied health care
profession
* Experience of working with homeless people or similar
* Commitment to low threshold and harm reduction approaches
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to utilise IT systems effectively.
* Full clean driving license and use of own vehicle
We offer a competitive benefit package including **Apply on the
website** days annual leave pro rata, access to further education
supports and contributory pension.
If you would like to work for NOVAS, an application form and job
description can be found on the careers section of our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
