Project Workers x 2

Service: Rathgar STA

Location: Dublin

Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Published: 23rd June 2025

Application Closing Date: 13th July 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.

This service is a dedicated facility for women experiencing homelessness in the Dublin region. It is a small facility, providing 14 single units of accommodation.

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 7 Ordinary Degree or higher (National Framework of Qualifications) in Social Care or another allied health profession. Registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU will also be considered.
• Experience in working with people who are homeless or other social care groups.
• Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and computer literacy.
• Ability to provide services that foster and enhance the dignity, development, and independence of the individual.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable people who are homeless, with focus on the specific needs of women.

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