NIGHT SUPPORT WORKERS X 2
SERVICE: Rathmines Women’s Centre
LOCATION: Rathmines, Dublin 6.
DURATION: Indefinite duration
HOURS: * hours per week
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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 Rathmines Women’s Centre meets the needs of homeless women who
require supported accommodation for a temporary period in the Dublin
region. The service offers a range of rehabilitation and stabilisation
interventions designed to engage with residents and create sustainable
pathways out of homelessness.
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 5 Degree (Major Award) on National Framework of
Qualifications in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care
or a related discipline. Acceptable related disciplines are a minimum
Level 5 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 waking night shifts
in an emergency basis)
* 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
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
