PROJECT WORKER
SERVICE: Intensive Family Support Service (IFS)
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: Specific Purpose Contract covering a Career Break
HOURS: * hours per week
PUBLISHED: * / */**Apply
on the website**
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: */**Apply on the
website**/ *
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 Intensive Family Support Service supports families that are
homeless or at risk of homelessness in the areas of emergency
accommodation provision and placement, prevention, resettlement and
tenancy support.
The IFS supports with housing, social welfare entitlements, money
management, substance use, health, life skills or any other supports
which the family requires.
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 working with vulnerable families, homeless people and
/or other social care groups.
* Experience and knowledge of working in two or more of the
following areas:
Family Support, Tenancy Sustainment, Residential Care, Mental Health,
Challenging Behaviour or Substance Misuse.
* Experience working on own initiative, lone working, managing
one’s own caseload and time management.
* Experience and knowledge in the area of child protection and
associated legislation and guidelines.
* Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and
computer literacy.
* Ability to provide services that foster and enhance the dignity,
development and independence of the individual.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
* Ability to work as part of a team and good understanding of team
issues and willingness to be flexible when taking part in a rota
system involving weekends, bank holidays, early and late shifts.
* Full clean driving license and use of own car.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable families.
* Knowledge of statutory and voluntary social care services and
systems
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
