DISABILITY OUTREACH WORKER
SERVICE: * Forge Park
LOCATION: Tralee, Co Kerry
DURATION: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
HOURS: * hours
PUBLISHED: 31st 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.
This role is based in a three-bed facility and involves outreach
community supports. Services are provided to clients with complex
needs including intellectual disabilities, reduced capacity,
addiction, poor mental health and challenging behaviour. Holistic
supports are provided to enhance client independence, safety and
quality of life.
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.
* Full clean driving license and use of own car
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
