DISABILITY PROJECT WORKER
SERVICE: Brother Russell House
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: Full time Indefinate 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.
Brother Russell House residents have a complexity of issues. Many are
older and require care around their diet, hygiene and mobility. It is
a low-threshold service, operating a harm reduction policy. Brother
Russell offers residents a home for life, and they are no longer
considered homeless. Education and recreational activities, such as
music and art classes, yoga and day trips are provided to residents
through the generosity of volunteers and donations. 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
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
