Job Details: Novas: Project Worker - Knocklee House


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Novas: Project Worker - Knocklee House


PROJECT WORKER

SERVICE: Knocklee House

LOCATION: Tralee, Co Kerry

DURATION: Fixed Term Contract

HOURS: * hours

PUBLISHED: *th of June *

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: *th of July **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.

This is an eight-bed facility supporting clients with varying needs.
Situated in a quasi-rural setting, it permits clients time and space
to address their issues. The service accepts referrals from various
homeless services in Kerry, particularly the Kerry Homeless
Information Centre. In Knocklee House there is an emphasis on
providing support and accommodation for people who are homeless with
mental health issues.

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, Youth and Community
Work or related Social Science discipline, minimum level 7.
* Experience in working with people who are homeless or other social
care groups.
* Administration skills in record keeping, 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 a focus.
* 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

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