Novas is a voluntary organisation and Approved Housing Body working
with families, children and single adults who are disadvantaged and
socially excluded; primarily those who are homeless or at risk of
being homeless. We provide a range of housing, health and recovery
services and accommodation for marginalised households throughout
Ireland primarily using a trauma informed approach (all staff are
trauma informed and trained) and a harm reduction model of support. We
also provide bespoke community based supported living services for
persons that find themselves homeless with complex support
requirements on both the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health
spectrums.
Novas are currently seeking applications from energetic and
enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Housing Support &
Disabilities Worker at our Family HUB located in Ennis, Co. Clare. The
successful candidates will be afforded necessary training and
development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly
motivated, creative and experienced with a passion for engaging with
clients who are homeless/at risk of homelessness.
POSITION: PART TIME PROJECT WORKER HOUSING SUPPORT AND DISABILITIES
WORKER (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**HPW)
WHERE: ENNIS, CO. CLARE
CONTRACT: PERMANENT (SUBJECT TO FUNDING)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Third level qualification-minimum Level 7 in social care or
equivalent and capable of CORU registration in due course.
* Two years? experience of working with vulnerable groups
including homeless families, adults and children living in emergency
accommodation.
* Availability to work varying shifts including early, late and
waking night shifts.
* Demonstrate the ability to treat the client group in a non-
judgmental way from a trauma informed perspective, which under pins
Novas service delivery.
* Understanding of a low threshold service and harm reduction model
of working
* Good knowledge of relevant local services and strong ability to
work in partnership with relevant services
* A full and clean driving license with access to own vehicle
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more
information
Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
For further information please visit
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
