Locum Workers

Service: Mitchel Street

Location: Thurles, Co Tipperary

Duration: Locum Contract

Hours: Locum Hours

Published: 8th May 2024

Application Closing Date: 26th May 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.

NOVAS Mitchel Street is a 5 bed Low Threshold Supported Accommodation in Thurles for males and females over 18; who are homeless. We provide 24/7 support. Hours include early shifts, (7am to 3pm) late shifts (3pm to 11pm) Sleepover shifts (11pm to 7am), Cover shifts (9am to 5pm), Shifts will include 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)

• Level 5 Qualification in Social Care, or allied health care 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, 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