Project Worker

Service: Mitchell Street

Location: Mitchell Street, Thurles, Co Tipperary

Duration: Indefinite Duration Contract

Hours: 24 hours per week

Post Reference No: HR250705

Application Closing Date: 10th August 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 Mitchel Street is a 5 bed Low Threshold Supported Accommodation in Thurles for males and females over 18 who are homeless. The role is situated in the Mitchel Street project, with outreach as part of the role. This role includes day and evening work (8-hour shifts), weekend work (8/15 hour shifts) and Sleepover shifts. We provide 24/7 support. Shifts will include weekends and 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

Essential Skills and Knowledge (Please see Job Description for complete Person Specification)

• Professional Qualification in Social Care or related allied health professions, minimum level 7 (full major award) or eligibility to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Experience in working with people who are homeless or with other social care groups.
• Ability to understand complex needs of vulnerable clients and provide services that foster dignity, respect and independence.
• Administration skills for record keeping and report writing and computer literacy.
• Have an understanding of care and case management protocols including care planning, needs assessment, risk management & assessment, incident management & prevention and key working.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.

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 https://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