SUPPORT WORKER
SERVICE: Intensive Family Support Service (IFS)
LOCATION: Mungret Street, Limerick
DURATION: Indefinite Duration
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 Intensive Family Support Service supports families that are
homeless or at risk of homelessness in the areas of emergency
accommodation provision and placement, prevention, resettlement and
tenancy support.
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 5.
* Experience in working with people who are homeless or other social
care groups.
* Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and
computer literacy.
* Full clean driving license.
* 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.
* Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
* Availability to work day and evening shift pattern
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
