Health and Wellbeing Worker

Service: Health & Recovery Services Dublin
Location: Dublin
Duration: Indefinite duration
Hours: 40 hours
Published: 04.04.2024
Application Closing Date: 01.05.2024

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 will support the clients in the Dublin Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) services. 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 and Recovery Manager. 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 Qualification in Social Care, or allied health care profession
• Experience of working with single homeless people, substance users, people experiencing poor mental health and/or other socially marginalised groups.
• Commitment to low threshold and harm reduction approaches
• 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.
• 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, 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