Project Worker

Service: Mitchel Street

Location: Thurles, Co Tipperary

Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract

Hours: 24 hours per week

Published: 24th of January 2025

Application Closing Date: 16th of February 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 Mitchel Street is a 5 bed Low Threshold Supported Accommodation in Thurles for males and females over 18 who are homeless. The role is situated in the Mitchel Street project, with outreach as part of the role This role includes day and evening work (8-hour shifts), weekend work (8/15 hour shifts) and Sleepover shifts. We provide 24/7 support. Shifts will include weekends and bank holidays. As part of the work, we complete domestic duties such as cooking and cleaning. We are striving to prepare our clients for independent living and work closely with our partners to find long term suitable accommodation. There is also an element of outreach support which we provide in the community; this includes house visits, meal and transport provision.

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 in working with people who are homeless 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 who are homeless.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Garda Vetting will be sought for this role.

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