PROJECT WORKER
SERVICE: Bella House
LOCATION: Drumcondra
DURATION: 1 x Specific Purpose Contract (covering Maternity Leave)
HOURS: * hours
PUBLISHED: *th November **Apply on the
website**
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: *th November **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.
Bella House is one of three dedicated female only NOVAS services in
Dublin. The service is located in Drumcondra and provides **Apply on
the website**/7 support and services to * women
who are homeless. In total NOVAS support more than **Apply on the
website** women in dedicated STA services in the capital. The facility
offers a range of rehabilitation and stabilisation interventions
designed to engage to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
The service operates a harm reduction policy. It does not put barriers
in place for entry and accepts clients as they are.
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)
* A minimum of Level 7 Ordinary Degree or higher (National Framework
of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health 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: Others
