Case Worker

Service: Health and Recovery Services

Location: Kerry Services

Duration: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Published: 27th of June 2024

Application Closing Date: 2nd of August 2024

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.

The Case Worker, Health and Recovery Services will support the clients of the Kerry Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) services within the authority delegated from the NOVAS Senior Health and Recovery Services Manager.

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)

• Minimum Level 7 Degree on National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care or a related discipline. Acceptable related disciplines are minimum Level 8 Degree (Major Award) in: Psychology; Counselling and Psychotherapy; Addiction; Youth and Community Work; Social Work; Social Sciences; Teaching and Nursing.
• Experience of working with single homeless people, substance users, people experiencing poor mental health and/or other socially marginalised groups.
• A thorough knowledge of and a commitment to working in the area of Health and Recovery, an understanding of the complex needs of clients that present with Dual Diagnosis and Co Morbid needs.
• Full clean driving license and use of own vehicle
• Garda Vetting / Criminal Record Self Declaration 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