DISABILITY OUTREACH WORKER
SERVICE: Disability Outreach
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: Specific Purpose 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.
The role of Disability Outreach Worker is vital to the successful
delivery of quality programmes and services in NOVAS for our clients.
The Disability Outreach Worker will support the clients of NOVAS
Disability Services.
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 other allied health
profession minimum level 7.
* Experience in working with people who are homeless, people with
disabilities or other social care groups.
* Full clean driving license.
* 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.
* Garda Vetting will be sought for this role.
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
