Support Workers

Service: Clare Family Hub Services

Location: Ennis, Co Clare

Duration: Contract of Indefinite Duration

Hours: 40/20 hours per week

Published: 20/12/2024

Application Closing Date: 10/01/2025

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 300 staff, and more than 30 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.

NOVAS’ Ennis Family Hub provides supported temporary accommodation for five families who are experiencing homelessness. With a large garden and living spaces, specially designed with children in mind, families can live here for up to six months. Staff provide support to families including accessing ancillary services, life-skills, advocacy and resettlement. As well as supporting families living in the hub, staff provide outreach and resettlement support to formerly homeless families, living in the community.

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 5 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 26 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 www.novas.ie/careers-with-novas. If you require any further information or wish to submit a completed application form, please email recruitment@novas.ie