Health & Wellbeing Worker

Service: Health and Recovery Services, MidWest

Location: McGarry House, Limerick

Duration: Indefinite Duration

Hours: 40 hours per week

Published: 21/08/2024

Application Closing Date: 27/09/2024

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 Health & Wellbeing Worker is responsible for delivery of bespoke mental health and addiction support services, supporting NOVAS clients with complex needs as part of the Health and Recovery services. The Health & Wellbeing Worker will report to the Senior Health & Recovery Manager, will be a member of, and work collaboratively with, the Limerick STA services. The role will require travel as needed, to other locations where NOVAS services are located. This role requires some element of flexibility and adaptability and the post holder is respond to and deal with emergencies but the usual roster for this role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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)

• Level 7 degree on the NFQ in Social Care or another allied health profession.
• 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

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