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 Team Leader at our
Bellevue House located Dublin. 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: SOCIAL CARE TEAM LEADER
WHERE: BELLEVUE HOUSE DUBLIN.
CONTRACT: PERMANENT (SUBJECT TO FUNDING)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Third level qualification-minimum Level 8 preferably in social care
or equivalent and capable of registration with CORU.
* Three years? experience working in residential setting for young
people.
* Have an understanding of care planning, needs assessment, risk
management/assessment, incident management/prevention and key-working.
* Knowledge of current legislation and key policy documents relevant
to children and young people including on topics such as children?s
rights and child welfare
* Experience of assessing the needs and risks to children, young
people.
* Availability to work varying shifts including early, late, waking
night shifts and sleepovers.
* 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.
* Desirable: Full clean driving licence.
Please see attached Job Description and Peron Specification for more
information
Closing Date for receipt of completed application forms is 6TH MAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
