PROJECT WORKERS X 2
SERVICE: Clare Family Hub Services
LOCATION: Ennis, Co Clare
DURATION: Contract of 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.
NOVAS’ Ennis Family Hub provides supported temporary accommodation
for five families who are experiencing homelessness. With a large
garden and living spaces, specially designed with children in mind,
families can live here for up to six months. Staff provide support to
families including accessing ancillary services, life-skills, advocacy
and resettlement. As well as supporting families living in the hub,
staff provide outreach and resettlement support to formerly homeless
families, living in the community.
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
