CASE WORKER
SERVICE: Health and Recovery Services
LOCATION: Kerry Services
DURATION: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
HOURS: * hours per week
PUBLISHED: *th of March **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 2nd of April *
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 Case Worker, Health and Recovery Services will support the clients
of the Kerry Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) services within
the authority delegated from the NOVAS Senior Health and Recovery
Services Manager.
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)
* 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.
* Experience of working with single homeless people, substance
users, people experiencing poor mental health and/or other socially
marginalised groups.
* A thorough knowledge of and a commitment to working in the area of
Health and Recovery, an understanding of the complex needs of clients
that present with Dual Diagnosis and Co Morbid needs.
* Full clean driving license and use of own vehicle
* Garda Vetting / Criminal Record Self Declaration will be sought
for this role.
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, 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
