TEAM LEADER
SERVICE: McGarry House
LOCATION: Limerick
DURATION: Indefinite Duration
HOURS: Full time, * 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.
McGarry House in Limerick (formerly known as Bridgeland House) was
opened in * and became the country’s first
low-threshold, direct access emergency facility. It has subsequently
reduced the incidence of rough sleeping in the city. Completely
refurbished in *, McGarry House now provides
temporary supported accommodation for people who find themselves
homeless in Limerick City.
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 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
