SOCIAL CARE WORKER
SERVICE: Bellevue House
LOCATION: Tallaght
DURATION: Indefinite Duration
HOURS: Full time * hours
PUBLISHED: 4th September *
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: *th September **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.
Situated in South County Dublin, Bellevue House is a six-bed
residential service for unaccompanied minors from outside the EU,
seeking international protection. It is a long-term specialised
children’s service, catering for minors between the ages of twelve
and eighteen, and is the only such facility in the state.
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 working with young people or other social care groups
* Administration skills for record keeping and 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 with focus on the
specific needs of young people.
* Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
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: Catering
