SUPPORT WORKERS
SERVICE: Limerick STAs
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: Fixed Term Contracts (until *st March
*)
HOURS: * hours
PUBLISHED: *th July *
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: *th August **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.
NOVAS Limerick STA services work in collaboration with the Limerick
Homeless Action Team in response to the increasing number of adults
seeking homeless accommodation in Limerick city. The service provides
temporary accommodation for single adults. Clients who present to the
service are often at risk of rough sleeping. It provides a safe, warm
and dry place for people to sleep on a nightly basis, while longer
term accommodation is secured.
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)
* FETAC Level 5 in Social Care or another allied health 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 NOVAS, 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
