HEALTH & WELLBEING WORKER
SERVICE: Health and Recovery Services, MidWest
LOCATION: McGarry House, 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 Health & Wellbeing Worker is responsible for delivery of bespoke
mental health and addiction support services, supporting NOVAS clients
with complex needs as part of the Health and Recovery services. The
Health & Wellbeing Worker will report to the Senior Health & Recovery
Manager, will be a member of, and work collaboratively with, the
Limerick STA services. The role will require travel as needed, to
other locations where NOVAS services are located. This role requires
some element of flexibility and adaptability and the post holder is
respond to and deal with emergencies but the usual roster for this
role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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 degree on the NFQ in Social Care or another allied health
profession.
* A thorough knowledge of and a commitment to working in the area of
Health and Recovery, an understanding of the complex needs of clients
that present with Dual Diagnosis and Co Morbid needs.
* Full clean driving license and use of own vehicle
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
