PROJECT WORKER
SERVICE: St. Patrick’s Hill
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: 1 year Fixed Term Contract
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.
NOVAS has been involved in service provision in the areas of emergency
and long -term housing and family support in Ireland, for the past
* years. St. Patrick’s Hill is a 3 bed
residential service which supports adults with disabilities to live in
the community while developing skills to live independently.
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)
* Professional Qualification in Social Care or another allied health
profession at a minimum of level 7.
* Full clean driving license.
* Experience in working with people who are homeless, people with
Disabilities or other social care groups.
* 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.
* Understanding of the needs of vulnerable people who are homeless,
with focus on the specific needs of people with intellectual and/or
physical Disabilities.
* Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
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
