Locum Worker

Service: Thurles
Location: Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Duration: Locum Contract 
Published: 26th May 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 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 5 Ordinary Degree or higher (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health 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

If you would like to work for Novas, an application form and job descriptionare attached be low or 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